word
permafrost
PER-muh-frost
ˈpɜːrməfrɒstListen
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permafrost
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Dictionary meaning
A thick layer of soil beneath the surface that remains permanently frozen throughout the year.
Examples
- As temperatures rise, the melting of permafrost in Siberia is releasing vast quantities of methane.
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