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relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains
- They studied the glacial formations in the Arctic region.
- Scientists measure glacial ice cores to understand past climate conditions.
- Glacial meltwater feeds into many of the world's rivers.
- The park features a glacial lake that was formed during the last Ice Age.
- Glacial deposits left by ancient ice sheets shaped the landscape of the region.
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freezing as though having sub-zero temperatures
- Walking outside without a coat, he immediately regretted his decision as the glacial air bit at his skin.
- The room was kept at a glacial temperature, causing everyone to huddle together for warmth.
- The wind blowing off the mountains felt glacial, numbing any exposed skin within seconds.
- She wrapped herself in a thick blanket to ward off the glacial chill seeping through the poorly insulated cabin walls.
- The glacial waters of the mountain stream were so cold that they took her breath away when she dipped her toes in.
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cold, unfriendly, or disdainful in manner or expression
- She gave him a glacial stare that silenced the room.
- His glacial response made it clear he was displeased.
- The manager's glacial tone intimidated the new employees.
- There was a glacial atmosphere between the rival politicians.
- He received a glacial welcome from his former classmates.