Dry growth

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005160",
  "term": "Dry growth",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The accretion of ice crystals onto a supercooled object, such as an aircraft or a hailstones, when the ambient air temperature is well below freezing. In this process, the supercooled water droplets freeze instantly upon impact, forming a rime ice structure that is opaque and brittle. This contrasts with wet growth, where liquid water spreads before freezing.",
  "see_also": [
    "wet growth",
    "Hailstone"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dry-growth/"
}