palaeic
/pəˈliːɪk/ /pəˈleɪɪk/(also paleic) Geology
adjective
Relating to or designating the earth's land surface as it existed before glacial erosion (the preglacial peneplain).
- Chiefly used with reference to the Quaternary glaciation of northern Europe..
Origin
Early 20th century. From ancient Greek παλαιός ancient + -ic, after Norwegian palaeisk.
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