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frostline

American

[frawst-lahyn, frost-] / ˈfrɔstˌlaɪn, ˈfrɒst- /

noun

the maximum depth at which soil is frozen.
the lower limit of permafrost.

Etymology

Origin of frostline

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; frost + line ¹

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