| Term: | Thermodynamic equilibrium thickness |
| Definition: |
The thickness at which ice no longer grows because it is so thick that heat from the ocean can no longer be conducted through the ice; it may take several years of growth and melt for ice to reach an equilibrium thickness. NSIDCCryosphere
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| Term: | Thermodynamic equilibrium thickness |
| Definition: | The thickness at which ice no longer grows because it is so thick that heat from the ocean can no longer be conducted through the ice; it may take several years of growth and melt for ice to reach an equilibrium thickness. |