polar (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊlər/
Definition
Relating to or situated at or near the Earth's poles, or to the magnetic poles.
Examples
The polar ice caps are melting at an alarming rate.
Polar bears are uniquely adapted to life in the Arctic.
Scientists study the Earth's magnetic field using polar orbiting satellites.
How to Use polar
- polar ice (collocation)
- Ice found in the Earth's polar regions. — "The vast expanses of polar ice are crucial for regulating global temperatures."
- polar opposite (idiom)
- Completely opposite. — "Their political views were polar opposites."
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