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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
Frazil ice — is a collection of loose, randomly oriented needle shaped ice crystals in water. It resembles slush and has the appearance of being slightly oily when seen on the surface of water. It sporadically forms in open, turbulent, supercooled water,… … Wikipedia
frazil (ice) — ☆ frazil (ice) or frazil [frāz′il, frə zil′ ] n. 〚CdnFr frasil < Fr fraisil, charcoal cinders, altered (prob. after fraiser, to ruffle) < OFr faisil < VL * facīlis < L fax (gen. facis), a torch < IE base * ĝhwok , to gleam, glow〛 tiny, round or… … Universalium
frazil (ice) — ☆ frazil (ice) or frazil [frāz′il, frə zil′ ] n. [CdnFr frasil < Fr fraisil, charcoal cinders, altered (prob. after fraiser, to ruffle) < OFr faisil < VL * facīlis < L fax (gen. facis), a torch < IE base * ĝhwok , to gleam, glow]… … English World dictionary
frazil (ice) — ☆ frazil (ice) or frazil [frāz′il, frə zil′ ] n. [CdnFr frasil < Fr fraisil, charcoal cinders, altered (prob. after fraiser, to ruffle) < OFr faisil < VL * facīlis < L fax (gen. facis), a torch < IE base * ĝhwok , to gleam, glow]… … English World dictionary
frazil — /fray zeuhl, fraz euhl, freuh zeel , zil /, n. ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas. [1885 90, Amer.; < CanF frasil, frazil, fraisil, F fraisil coal cinders, OF faisil] * * * … Universalium
frazil — noun A collection of stray ice crystals that form in fast moving water … Wiktionary
frazil — n. floating ice crystals that forms as small plates drifting in turbulent waters … English contemporary dictionary
frazil — [ freɪz(ə)l, frə zɪl] noun N. Amer. an accumulation of ice crystals in water that is too turbulent to freeze solid. Origin C19: from Canad. Fr. frasil, from Fr. fraisil cinders … English new terms dictionary
frazil — n. US ice crystals that form in a stream or on its bed. Etymology: Can.F frasil snow floating in the water; cf. F fraisil cinders … Useful english dictionary
Sea ice — is largely formed from seawater that freezes. Because the oceans consist of saltwater, this occurs below the freezing point of pure water, at about 1.8 °C (28.8 °F). Sea ice may be contrasted with icebergs, which are chunks of ice shelves or… … Wikipedia
sea ice — Ice formed from frozen seawater in polar regions. Most sea ice occurs as pack ice, which drifts across the ocean surface; other types of sea ice include fast ice, which is attached to coasts and sometimes the seafloor or between grounded icebergs … Universalium