De gletsjer
Example: De gletsjer smelt sneller door de opwarming van de aarde.
Definition
"De gletsjer" refers to a large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow, typically found in mountainous regions or near the poles. Glaciers shape landscapes and can melt faster due to global warming, as in the example: 'De gletsjer smelt sneller door de opwarming van de aarde.'
Etymology
The word "de gletsjer" comes from the Dutch language, borrowed from the French word 'glacier,' which itself originates from the Latin 'glacies,' meaning ice. Did you know? The term reflects the icy nature of these giant frozen rivers that have fascinated humans for centuries.
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"De gletsjer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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