melt pond en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/ (General-American)
- /ˈmɛlt ˌpɒnd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From melt + pond.
Meanings
- Pools of melted water which form on glacial, shelf, or sea ice, typically during warmer periods.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| melt ponds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (5)
pt lagoa de degelo (liquid pools on otherwise solid ice) · pl staw stopionej wody (liquid pools on otherwise solid ice) · es charca de deshielo (liquid pools on otherwise solid ice) · fr étang de fonte (liquid pools on otherwise solid ice) · ko 융해 연못 (liquid pools on otherwise solid ice)