karst glaciar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech:

Noun phrase

Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈkaɾst ɡlaˈθjar/

Translation:

• Karst Glacier

Meaning:

The term "karst glaciar" refers to a type of glacier characterized by its location on karst landscapes, which are areas of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, or gypsum. These glaciers descend through sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers due to the porous nature of the rock beneath them.

This term is more commonly used in written context, especially in geographical and geological texts.

Examples:

1. Los karst glaciares presentan un proceso de fusión acelerado debido a la naturaleza del suelo sobre el que se encuentran.

2. Karst glaciers experience accelerated melting processes due to the nature of the soil on which they are located.

3. La presencia de un karst glaciar en la región ha atraído a numerosos científicos interesados en su estudio.

4. The presence of a karst glacier in the region has attracted numerous scientists interested in its study.

Idiomatic Expressions:

Karst glaciar is not commonly part of idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology:

The term "karst" originates from the German name of a karst plateau in Slovenia called Kras. The word "glaciar" comes from the Latin "glacies," meaning ice.

Synonyms:

• Glaciar en karst
• Glaciar kárstico

Antonyms:

• Glaciar alpino
• Glaciar de valle