snow line

noun

the line, as on mountains, above which there is perpetual snow.
the latitudinal line marking the limit of the fall of snow at sea level.

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Origin of snow line

First recorded in 1825–35

Words nearby snow line

snow hole, snow ice, snow job, snow leopard, snow lily, snow line, snow mold, snow pea, snow pear, snow pellet, snow pellets
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British Dictionary definitions for snow line

snow line

noun

the altitudinal or latitudinal limit of permanent snow
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Scientific definitions for snow line

snow line

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