Meltwater

usgb/ˈmɛltˌwɔtər/
noun

Water that flows from the melting of snow and ice, especially in a glacial context.

The rivers swelled with meltwater from the mountains during spring.
Visual representation of "meltwater" - Water that flows from the melting of snow and ice, especially in a glacial context.

Often appears as...

  • glacial meltwater
  • meltwater runoff

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Literary

In literature, meltwater can symbolize emotional change or the passage of time.

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A character's journey can mirror the flow of meltwater from a mountain, representing personal growth.
Visual representation of the word "Meltwater"

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