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Core of the Antarctic environment (3)

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I believe the answer is:

ice

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'core' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of the antarctic environment' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ICE' is hidden within 'antarctic environment'.

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(Other definitions for ice that I've seen before include "Precious stones" , "such an age" , "Diamonds (sl)" , "Girl's best friends" , "Solid water" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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