polar
Prononciation : [ˈpoʊlər]
Contexte : « geography »
(adjective) relating to the North or South Pole. It describes things that are found in very cold places at the ends of the Earth where the sun hardly shines.
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The polar bears in the Arctic are specially adapted to live in freezing temperatures.
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The animals in the jungle are not polar; they thrive in warm climates.
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What types of animals can survive in the polar regions?
Contexte : « science »
(adjective) having two opposite qualities or characteristics. In science, this can refer to things that are very different from each other.
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In physics, positive and negative charges are often described as polar opposites.
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The two colors used in the painting are not polar; they match each other well.
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Can you name some polar opposites in nature?
Contexte : « geography »
(noun) a term used to describe either of the two areas at the extremities of the Earth, the North Pole or the South Pole.
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The North Polar region is known for its icy landscapes and unique wildlife.
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The equatorial regions are not polar; they are much warmer and have different ecosystems.
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What would it be like to live at the polar regions of the Earth?