Definition of Glaciation

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Glaciation

The term 'Glaciation' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The transformation of cloud particles from water drops to ice crystals. Thus, a cumulonimbus cloud is said to have a 'glaciated' upper portion'.

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