permafrost

/ˌpərˈmæfrɔst/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of soil and rock that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years, found in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions.

“The scientists studied the impact of climate change on the permafrost in the Arctic tundra.”

Synonyms

  • frozen tundra
  • tundra soil

Antonyms

  • melt
  • thaw