newly formed ice

newly formed ice

[′nü·lē ‚fȯrmd ′īs]
(hydrology)
Ice in the first stage of formation and development. Also known as fresh ice.
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Into the valley of Death rode the 600," he yells, standing tall in the back of the boat, motor cranked, his black Lab Ekho at his side and a layer of newly formed ice stretching from his knees to his eyebrows.
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The winds then blow the newly formed ice away, leaving open patches of cold water to create more ice.
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Newly formed ice pellets become heavy as they collect freezing water droplets.
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