Polynia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polynia is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of polynya.
Meaning
Alternative spelling of polynya.
Example Sentences
Dr. [Ian] Stirling pointed out that colonies of nesting sea-birds were an indicator of permanent polynias and that the productivity studies in such polynias might prove interesting.
We immediately ascended a hill, and saw that the supposed land was nothing but hummocks of ice, piled up beyond a large Polynia, or space of open water, which extended from east to west, as far as the eye could reach.
Word Forms
- polynias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyna, icecap, aland, polonese.
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