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单词 verglas
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Definition of verglas in English:

verglas

noun ˈvɛːɡlɑːvɛrˈɡlɑ
mass noun

  • A thin coating of ice or frozen rain on an exposed surface.

    雨凇，冻雨

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The rocks were still wet, even coated with verglas in a few places, but it wasn't raining.
    • A recent ice storm had coated the tree branches with a thin layer of verglas, which was now falling down all around me in chunks.
    Synonyms
    ice crystals, ice, rime, rime ice

Origin

Early 19th century: French, from verre 'glass' + glas (now glace) 'ice'.

Definition of verglas in US English:

verglas

nounverˈɡlävɛrˈɡlɑ

  • A thin coating of ice or frozen rain on an exposed surface.

    雨凇，冻雨

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A recent ice storm had coated the tree branches with a thin layer of verglas, which was now falling down all around me in chunks.
    • The rocks were still wet, even coated with verglas in a few places, but it wasn't raining.
    Synonyms
    ice crystals, ice, rime, rime ice

Origin

Early 19th century: French, from verre ‘glass’ + glas (now glace) ‘ice’.
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