Plate crystal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007975",
  "term": "Plate crystal",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of ice crystal characterized by a flat, hexagonal shape, resembling a thin plate. These crystals form in specific atmospheric temperature ranges, typically between 0°C and -3°C, and again between -8°C and -12°C, in environments with moderate humidity. Their presence in clouds can influence the scattering of light and the formation of optical phenomena like halos.",
  "synonyms": [
    "platelet"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/plate-crystal/"
}