polar cap

noun

Meaning

A high-latitude region of a celestial body that is covered by ice.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

polar circle(English)pole of cold(English)polar night(English)north pole(English)frigid zone(English)space polar coordinate(English)polar vortex(English)celestial pole(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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