What is another word for Regelation?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪd͡ʒɪlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Regelation is the process by which ice melts under pressure, then refreezes once the pressure is released. This phenomenon has been given different names in various scientific fields. For example, in geology, it's sometimes referred to as "pressure melting," while in physics, it's known as "Melting under Pressure." Another synonym is "Ice Fusion," which is commonly used in materials science. Meanwhile, in environmental studies, people often use "Regelation Effect" to describe this process. Regardless of what term is used, the science behind it remains the same. Whether studying the movement of ice in a glacier or investigating the properties of ice in a laboratory, researchers depend on this process of regelation to understand how ice behaves under different conditions.

What are the hypernyms for Regelation?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    physical phenomenon, Glaciology term, Ice formation process, Melting process, Thermal process.

Usage examples for Regelation

There is nothing new in it, except a few additional pages about "Regelation," and also "gravity."
"Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville"
Mary Somerville
The phenomenon is commonly called "Regelation."
"The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays"
J. (John) Joly
I have already made the usual Regelation experiment before you when I compressed broken ice in this mould.
"The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays"
J. (John) Joly

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