monoglacialismn.
/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈɡleɪʃəlɪz(ə)m/, /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈɡleɪʃl̩ɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˌmɑnəˈɡleɪʃəˌlɪz(ə)m/ Geology. Now historical.
The monoglacial theory.
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monoglacialism1957
1957 J. K. Charlesworth Quaternary Era II. xxxvi. 920 Upholders of monoglacialism are becoming fewer, and discussion is turning more and more upon the number of the epochs rather than upon the question of their existence.
1969 Nature 11 Oct. 173/1 (heading) Mediterranean monoglacialism?
1990 Proc. Geologists' Assoc. 101 239 A short biography of A. S. Kennard is presented which traces..the basis for his firm belief in monoglacialism.
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