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Lacier: meaning, definitions and examples

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lacier

 

[ ˈleɪʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geological feature

A lacier is a term that refers to a large mass of ice and snow that moves slowly down a mountain or through a valley. These formations are often found in polar regions and can significantly impact the landscape as they advance and retreat.

Synonyms

glacier, ice mass, ice sheet

Examples of usage

  • The lacier carved out the valley over thousands of years.
  • We saw a breathtaking lacier during our hike in the Alps.
  • Scientists study laciers to understand climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "lacier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 glaciar

🇮🇳 ग्लेशियर

🇩🇪 Gletscher

🇮🇩 gletser

🇺🇦 льодовик

🇵🇱 lodowiec

🇯🇵 氷河

🇫🇷 glacier

🇪🇸 glaciar

🇹🇷 buzul

🇰🇷 빙하

🇸🇦 نهر جليدي

🇨🇿 ledovec

🇸🇰 ľadovec

🇨🇳 冰川

🇸🇮 glacier

🇮🇸 jökull

🇰🇿 мұздық

🇬🇪 ყინულის მთა

🇦🇿 buzlaq

🇲🇽 glaciar

Etymology

The term 'lacier' is derived from the French word 'glacier,' which means a mass of ice. The root of the word relates to the Latin 'glacies,' meaning ice. The understanding and study of laciers have evolved since the term was first used, particularly as geological science advanced in the 19th century. The study of laciers is crucial for climatology, glaciology, and geology, as these massive ice bodies are indicators of climate trends and geological time. The exploration of laciers has been pivotal in understanding glacial movements, their role in shaping landscapes, and their responses to climate change.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,843, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.