black ice

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blak ahys]
- /blæk aɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blak ahys]
- /blæk aɪs/

Definitions of black ice words

uncountable noun black ice Black ice is a thin, transparent layer of ice on a road or path that is very difficult to see. 3
noun black ice a thin transparent layer of new ice on a road or similar surface 3
noun black ice a thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on a paved road 3
noun black ice a thin sheet of ice, as on a road surface, usually caused by freezing mist and creating hazardous driving conditions. 1
noun black ice Oceanography. sea ice that is clear enough to show the color of the water underneath. 1
noun black ice thin ice layer on ground 1

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Origin of black ice

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Black ice

noun

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black ice popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

black ice usage trend in Literature

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