permafrost

/ˈpɝməˌfɹɔst/ · noun

Meaning

Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ground(English)superfrost(English)talik(English)gelisol(English)lithalsa(English)ground frost(English)periglaciation(English)frost line(English)thaws(English)thawing(English)clathrate(English)discontinuous(English)

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Sources

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