periglaciation
Geomorphic processes resulting from seasonal thawing of snow in areas of permafrost,…Geomorphic processes resulting from seasonal thawing of snow in areas of permafrost, the runoff from which refreezes in ice wedges and other structures.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)Geomorphic processes resulting from seasonal thawing of snow in areas of permafrost, the runoff from which refreezes in ice wedges and other structures.
Origin
From peri- + glaciation.From peri- + glaciation.
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Forms
plural: periglaciations| Singular | periglaciation |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable