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snow line

 
noun
1.
the line, as on mountains, above which there is perpetual snow.
2.
the latitudinal line marking the limit of the fall of snow at sea level.
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1825–35
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World English Dictionary
snow line
 
—n
the altitudinal or latitudinal limit of permanent snow

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snow line  

  1. The boundary marking the lowest altitude at which a given area, such as the top of a mountain, is always covered with snow.

  2. The boundary marking the furthest extent around the polar regions at which there is snow cover. The polar snow lines vary with the seasons.


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