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glacier

CEFR: B1

A colossal, perennial mass of recrystallized ice that moves slowly down a mountain valley under its own immense weight.

Synonyms

ice sheet
neve field

Common Collocations

retreating glacier
glacier melting
ancient glacier

Example Sentence

Accelerated melting of tropical glaciers in the Peruvian Andes threatens seasonal water security for downstream cities.

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