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POLYNYA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Oceanography
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polynya
1, record 1, English, polynya
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polynia 2, record 1, English, polynia
correct, noun
- pool 3, record 1, English, pool
correct, noun
- ice clearing 3, record 1, English, ice%20clearing
correct, noun
- clearing 3, record 1, English, clearing
correct, noun
- skylight 4, record 1, English, skylight
correct, noun, jargon
- glade 5, record 1, English, glade
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A polynya is a stretch of unfrozen sea in the middle of an ice sheet. ... Polynyas form from wind blowing areas of ice away or from warm water welling up from lower layers of the ocean and melting the ice on the surface. Some polynyas are permanent fixtures, while some open and close seasonally. 6, record 1, English, - polynya
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... sub-mariners refer to [polynyas] as skylights. 4, record 1, English, - polynya
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polynyas; polynyi: plural. 5, record 1, English, - polynya
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
polynia: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector, and by Parks Canada. 7, record 1, English, - polynya
Record 1, Key term(s)
- polynyas
- polynyi
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Océanographie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- polynie
1, record 1, French, polynie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- clairière de glace 2, record 1, French, clairi%C3%A8re%20de%20glace
correct, feminine noun
- claire-voie 3, record 1, French, claire%2Dvoie
correct, feminine noun, jargon
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace de pleine eau enclos dans un environnement marin totalement glacé, formé par fragmentation et fonte de la banquise soit sous l'action de courants marins ascendants, soit sous l'effet de la chaleur atmosphérique, des vents et des courants de surface. 4, record 1, French, - polynie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les sous-mariniers [...] appellent [les polynies] des claires-voies. 3, record 1, French, - polynie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polynie : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre, de même qu'à Parcs Canada. 5, record 1, French, - polynie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
polynie : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 3 octobre 2025. 6, record 1, French, - polynie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Glaciología
- Oceanografía
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- polynya
1, record 1, Spanish, polynya
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- polynia 1, record 1, Spanish, polynia
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volumen de agua englobada en la masa de hielo fijo, generalmente de rápida formación; este espacio permanece constante y generalmente tiene forma alargada. 1, record 1, Spanish, - polynya
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