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drift ice

/drɪft aɪs/

Traducción: Masas de hielo flotante que son transportadas por las corrientes oceánicas o el viento, comunes en regiones polares o subpolares.

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/drɪft aɪs/C1formalscientific
  • esMasas de hielo flotante que son transportadas por las corrientes oceánicas o el viento, comunes en regiones polares o subpolares.

Floating pieces of ice that are carried along by ocean currents or wind, typically found in polar or subpolar regions.

  1. Floating sea iceB2formal

    Ice that floats on the surface of the sea, moving with currents and wind, as opposed to fast ice which is attached to the shore.

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    • The ship carefully navigated through the drift ice.
    • Drift ice can be dangerous for small boats.
    • Scientists monitor the movement of drift ice in the Arctic.