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Scientists from many fields also “piggybacked” on the mapping voyages, obtaining everything from seafloor rock and mud samples to one of the first bits of icelike gas hydrate—a potential energy source—recovered from the Arctic.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 8, 2024

Throughout the system there would be ways of warming things up and injecting antifreeze to stave off the formation of icelike methane hydrates.

From Economist • Aug. 12, 2010

Patzek said BP wouldtry to increase the flow, constantly checking the pipe for signs that hydrates -- icelike crystals formed by cold seawater and natural gas -- might be blocking it.

From Washington Post • Jun. 8, 2010

That could lead to the formation of icelike hydrates that could block the flow.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2010

Her tiara glittered icelike in the overhead lights.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty