Moraine: meaning, definitions and examples

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moraine

 

[ mษ™หˆreษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geological feature

A moraine is a landform that is created from the accumulation of debris that has been transported and deposited by a glacier. Moraines can vary in size and shape, often forming ridges or mounds. They consist of a mix of rock, soil, and other materials that the glacier has picked up while moving. Moraines are important indicators of past glacial activity and can provide valuable insights into climate change and geological processes.

Synonyms

bank, hill, ridge

Examples of usage

  • The moraine marked the edge of the ancient glacier.
  • Hikers often explore the unique landscapes shaped by moraines.
  • Scientists study moraines to understand historical climate patterns.

Translations

Translations of the word "moraine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคฐเคพเค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Morรคne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ morena

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั€ะตะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moreny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒฌใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moraine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ morrena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท morena

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋ ˆ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฑูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ morรฉna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ morรฉna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฐ็ข›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ morena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ morรฉna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั€ะฐะนะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moren

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ morrena

Etymology

The term 'moraine' originates from the French word 'moraine', which means 'mound' or 'hill', and is derived from the Latin 'mora', meaning 'delay' or 'to delay'. This definition reflects the debris that accumulates as a glacier moves slowly, leaving behind material that it has eroded. The concept of moraines has been recognized since the early 19th century when geologists began to study the effects of glacial movements on the landscape. Moraines play a significant role in understanding the dynamics of glaciers and their impact on the earth's surface, both in terms of geological formations and ecological consequences.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,780, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.