Creepages

/ˈkriːpɪdʒɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of creepage; multiple instances or measurements of slow, gradual movement.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'creepage' formed by adding '-es' to indicate multiple instances of the creeping process.

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When scientists study climate change impacts on glaciers, they measure multiple 'creepages' across different parts of the ice sheet to understand which areas are moving fastest!

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