glaciologynoun [ U ]
uk/ˌɡleɪ.siˈɒl.ə.dʒi//ˌɡleɪ.siˈɑː.lə.dʒi/the scientific study of glaciers and other natural phenomena involving ice
glaciologist
noun [ C ] uk/ˌɡleɪ.siˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst//ˌɡleɪ.siˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
Glaciologists believe global warming is causing glaciers to retreat.