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Uncommonglacial
The correct spelling is glacial.
How to pronounce glacial
/ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/
nounIPA: /ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/
Say it like: Gla-sha-l
The correct spelling is glacial. A glacial period (colloquially known as an ice age). For example: "Wang Shijin is a glacier expert and director of the Yulong Snow Mountain Glacial and Environmental Observation Research Station."
Usage Examples
“Wang Shijin is a glacier expert and director of the Yulong Snow Mountain Glacial and Environmental Observation Research Station.”
“After the rain and frost, the pavements were glacial.”
“On cold days, glacial acetic acid will freeze in the bottle.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A glacial period (colloquially known as an ice age).
adjective
- 1.Of, or relating to glaciers.
- 2.Very slow.
- 3.Cold and icy.
- 4.Having the appearance of ice.
- 5.Cool and unfriendly.
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