glaciohydraulic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to a supercooling effect by which flow and pressure at the base of a glacier allow water to remains liquid below the temperature at which it would otherwise freeze.

Word forms

glaciohydraulic

Etymology

From glacio- + hydraulic.

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