aufeis
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊfˌaɪs/
Definition
A layer of ice formed on top of a frozen river or stream, typically caused by the freezing of water that has overflowed the banks.
Examples
The spring thaw caused the river to overflow, leading to the formation of extensive aufeis.
Hikers were warned to avoid the area due to the unstable aufeis.
How to Use aufeis
- form aufeis (collocation)
- To create or develop a layer of ice on top of a frozen river. — "During the harsh winter, extensive aufeis formed on the Yukon River."
- break up aufeis (collocation)
- To disintegrate or melt away the ice that has formed on top of a frozen river. — "The warmer temperatures caused the aufeis to break up, allowing navigation to resume."
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