Meaning of the word permafrost in English
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permafrost
US /ˈpɝː.mə.frɑːst/
UK /ˈpɜː.mə.frɒst/
Noun
a thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions and at high altitudes
Example:
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The melting of permafrost releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
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Construction in areas with permafrost requires special techniques.