What does polynya mean?
Definitions for polynya
pəˈlɪn yəpo·lynya
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Princeton's WordNet
polynyanoun
a stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas)
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polynyanoun
A naturally-formed area of open water surrounded by sea ice.
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polynya
A polynya is an open water area surrounded by sea ice, typically in polar regions. It can form through various processes such as wind, warm water upwelling, or by the actions of marine mammals. Despite the freezing temperatures, these areas are often biologically productive as they allow sunlight to reach the underwater ecosystem.
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Polynya
A polynya or polynia is an area of open water surrounded by sea ice. It is now used as geographical term for an area of unfrozen sea within the ice pack. It is a loanword from Russian: полынья, which refers to a natural ice hole, and was adopted in the 19th century by polar explorers to describe navigable portions of the sea. In past decades, for example, some polynyas, such as the Weddell Polynya, have lasted over multiple winters.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of polynya in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of polynya in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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