polynya

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Synonyms: polynia

Antonyms: polynia

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|hydrology|oceanography}} A [[naturally]] [[form#Verb|formed]] [[transient]] [[area]] of [[open water]] [[surround#Verb|surrounded]] by [[sea ice]], especially in [[polar]] or [[subpolar]] seas. {{defdate|from mid 19th c.}}

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