Conglaciate

/kɒnˈɡleɪʃieɪt/ verb

Definition

To freeze together or turn into ice; to convert into a frozen or glacial state.

Etymology

From Latin con- 'together' plus glacies 'ice,' with the verbal suffix -ate. It's a rare learned word that directly translates the concept of 'making ice together.'

Kelly Says

Conglaciate is the forgotten opposite of 'deglaciate'—while scientists study melting glaciers constantly, this word reminds us that freezing is equally powerful and historically created Ice Ages!

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