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drift ice

/drɪft aɪs/

Tradução: Gelo marinho fragmentado que flutua e é transportado pelas correntes oceânicas ou pelo vento, comum em regiões polares ou subpolares.

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  • ptGelo marinho fragmentado que flutua e é transportado pelas correntes oceânicas ou pelo vento, comum em regiões polares ou 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.