Definition

1. Noun:
   • Icefield: A large, permanent expanse of ice, typically found in polar or high-mountain regions, covering a substantial area of land. It is generally smaller than an ice sheet but larger than a single glacier.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các nhà thám hiểm đang vượt qua một băng nguyên rộng lớn. (The explorers are crossing a vast icefield.)
  • Băng nguyên ở Nam Cực là một cảnh tượng hùng vĩ. (The icefield in Antarctica is a majestic sight.)

Advanced Usage

• In scientific contexts, "băng nguyên" specifically refers to a geophysical formation and is a technical term in geography and glaciology.

Variants and Related Words

• Sông băng (n): Glacier. A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow.
• Đại dương băng (n): Ice sheet. A mass of glacial ice covering an extensive area of land.

Synonyms

• Icefield: A large area of interconnected glaciers.
• Ice cap: A smaller version of an ice sheet, often covering a highland area.

Related Terms

• Băng giá (n): Frost or ice, referring to the general condition of frozen water.
• Băng hà (n): Ice age; also sometimes used poetically for glacier or icy river.

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