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permafrost thaw
PER-mah-frost THAW
ˈpɜːrməfrɒst θɔːListen
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Syllable breakdown
permafrostthaw
Dictionary meaning
melting of permanently frozen ground in Arctic and subarctic regions; releases massive stores of carbon and methane, creating a powerful positive feedback to climate change
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