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Meaning of gelifluction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The seasonal freeze-thaw action upon waterlogging topsoils which induces downslope movement.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Gelifluction is prominent in periglacial regions where snow falls during six to eight months of the year.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

gelifraction gelignite gelilah Gelineau Geling gelinotte