needle ice

noun phrase

Meaning

A formation of slender, vertical ice crystals that grow upward from the surface of moist soil or mud, often appearing in cold, damp conditions and resembling tiny needles.

Examples

In the early morning, the damp ground was covered in delicate needle ice.
The unusual needle ice formations were a beautiful, albeit temporary, sight.

Synonyms: ice needles, frost flowers, ice columns

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needle ice

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈniːdl aɪs/

Definition

A formation of slender, vertical ice crystals that grow upward from the surface of moist soil or mud, often appearing in cold, damp conditions and resembling tiny needles.

Examples

In the early morning, the damp ground was covered in delicate needle ice.
The unusual needle ice formations were a beautiful, albeit temporary, sight.
Hikers should be cautious of the slippery conditions caused by needle ice on trails.

How to Use needle ice

needle ice on (prepositional phrase): Specifies the surface where needle ice is found. — "We saw needle ice on the muddy banks of the river."

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