Definition

Relating to or located beneath a glacier.

Example

The subglacial environment is crucial for understanding glacier dynamics.

Conversation

Did you know there are lakes that form subglacial under glaciers?

Really? I had no idea that kind of thing existed!

Yeah, they’re fascinating because they stay liquid despite the ice above them.

That sounds incredible! I’d love to learn more about those subglacial environments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subglacial → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "glacies" (from Latin, meaning ice). The word describes something that exists or occurs beneath a layer of ice.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'under' ('sub-') a layer of 'ice' ('glacies') — that's what subglacial means.

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