snow line
The 'snow line' concept is crucial in understanding climate patterns on Earth and the formation of celestial bodies in space.
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Definition
B2Geography
(technical)The elevation above which snow persists year-round.
Example
- Hikers reached the snow line where the landscape turned white and icy.
C1Climatology
(technical)The altitude at which snow does not fully melt during the summer.
Example
- Scientists monitor the snow line to study climate change effects.
C1Astronomy
(technical)The distance from a star where temperatures are low enough for volatile compounds to remain frozen.
Example
- The snow line in the solar system marks where water ice can exist.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "snow line":
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