polynya

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Pronunciation

IPA /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/

Noun

polynya noun

A naturally formed area of open water surrounded by sea ice, especially in the Arctic.

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Synonyms

glade polygonboden watersky playa subnivium field ice polar desert pogonip ice-out north water ice cap melt pond ice scour ice foot sliding pond ice field

Associated

polar surrounded ice warm sea ocean open water sound bay area north

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