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Topic: Science

glaciation

IPA: /ɡleɪʃiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈɡleɪʃiˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of being covered by ice or glaciers, which can shape the landscape and create various geological features.

Example: The last glaciation significantly altered the geography of the region.

glacier

IPA: /ˈɡleɪʃər/

KK: /ˈɡleɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A large, slow-moving mass of ice that forms from compacted snow and flows over land.

Example: The glacier carved out the valley over thousands of years.

glaciological

IPA: /ɡleɪsiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /gleɪsiˈɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of glaciers and ice sheets.

Example: The glaciological research provided important insights into climate change.

glaciologist

IPA: /ɡleɪsiˈɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ˈɡleɪ.si.ɑː.lə.dʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who studies ice and glaciers, focusing on their formation, movement, and effects on the environment.

Example: The glaciologist presented her research on the melting glaciers at the conference.

glaciology

IPA: /ɡleɪsiˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /gleɪsiˈɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of science that focuses on the study of glaciers, their movements, and their impact on the environment.

Example: Glaciology helps us understand how glaciers affect sea levels and climate change.

gland

IPA: /ɡlænd/

KK: /ɡlænd/

noun

Definition: A part of the body that produces and releases substances like hormones or other fluids.

Example: The thyroid gland helps regulate metabolism in the body.

glandered

IPA: /ˈɡlændərd/

KK: /ˈɡlændərd/

adjective

Definition: Having a disease that affects horses, characterized by the presence of ulcers and discharge.

Example: The veterinarian diagnosed the horse as glandered after observing its symptoms.

glandless

IPA: /ˈɡlændləs/

KK: /ˈɡlændləs/

adjective

Definition: Having no glands or lacking glandular structures.

Example: Some plants are glandless, meaning they do not produce any secretions from glands.

glandular

IPA: /ˈɡlændjʊlər/

KK: /ˈɡlændjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having glands, which are organs in the body that produce and release substances such as hormones or other fluids.

Example: The doctor explained that glandular tissue is important for producing hormones in the body.

glandule

IPA: /ˈɡlændjuːl/

KK: /ˈɡlændjuːl/

noun

Definition: A small organ in the body that produces and releases substances such as hormones or fluids.

Example: The doctor explained how the glandule helps regulate hormones in the body.

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