adjective
- of, relating to, or denoting the portions of Earth's surface and atmosphere where water is frozen, including ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, and permafrost
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- Cryospheric regions are experiencing rapid changes due to global warming.
- Scientists study cryospheric processes to understand climate patterns.
- The cryospheric system includes mountain glaciers and polar ice caps.
- Cryospheric feedback mechanisms amplify temperature increases in polar areas.
- Melting of cryospheric ice contributes significantly to sea level rise.