algific

comparative more algific · superlative most algific

1. Very cold; covered in ice or cold air.

   Sinkholes are crucial to cold air flow on algific talus slopes.

   2006, Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge, page 97

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   Hail, New Year's morn, we welcome thee, With all thy splendid show Of ice and snow and driving storm, Much longer known than thou! Thou need'st not think to frighten us With thy algific train; We know too well their fickleness To think they'll long remain.

   1901, Achsah L. Barton Thornton, “New Years Morn. January 1841”, in Poems, page 2

   Many algific slopes have cold microclimates throughout the summer. , even on the warmest days.

   2005, Field Guide to the Native Plant Communities of Minnesota, page 249

   Maintaining these plants and animals as viable members of Iowa's flora and fauna will require protection of their unique algific habitat.

   2005, Robert D. Libra, Living in Karst, page 6