ice
noun
the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
icelike
-
a word derived from
ice.
Example Sentences
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In the ocean, methane bubbles up from deep seeps, where it is often stored in icelike crystal lattices of water called hydrates.
From Science Magazine ● May 8, 2017
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
