melt pond

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Pools of melted water which form on glacial, shelf, or sea ice, typically during warmer periods.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/ /ˈmɛlt ˌpɒnd/

Word forms

melt pond melt ponds

Etymology

From melt + pond.

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