In astronomy or planetary science , the frost line , also known as the snow line or ice line , is the particular distance in the solar nebula from the central protostar where it is cold enough for volatile compounds such as water , ammonia , methane , carbon dioxide , and carbon monoxide to condense into solid ice grains .
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