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Англо-русский словарь технических терминов. 2005.
Англо-русский словарь технических терминов. 2005.
snow ice — noun 1. : ice (as in a glacier) formed by the compacting of snow 2. : whitish porous ice formed by the freezing of half melted snow or ice * * * opaque ice formed from partly melted snow or ice; frozen slush. [1835 45] * * * snow ice, white,… … Useful english dictionary
water ice — 1. ice formed by direct freezing of fresh or salt water, and not by compacting of snow. 2. a frozen dessert, similar to sherbet, made of water, sweetener, and fruit syrup or other flavorings. [1810 20] * * * … Universalium
water ice — /ˈwɔtər aɪs/ (say wawtuhr uys) noun 1. ice formed by direct freezing of fresh or salt water, and not by compacting of snow. 2. Chiefly British a frozen confection made with fruit juice and sugar syrup …
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