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Ice rind

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006434

A thin, elastic layer of new ice that forms on a water surface, typically in calm conditions. This initial stage of ice formation is characterized by its fragile nature, easily broken by wind or waves. It represents an early phase in the development of a more consolidated ice cover.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006434
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsice crust
See alsoIce crust
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006434",
  "term": "Ice rind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A thin, elastic layer of new ice that forms on a water surface, typically in calm conditions. This initial stage of ice formation is characterized by its fragile nature, easily broken by wind or waves. It represents an early phase in the development of a more consolidated ice cover.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ice crust"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "ice crust"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ice-rind/"
}

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