water ice

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of water +‎ ice.

Noun

water ice (countable and uncountable, plural water ices)

  1. (sciences, retronym, uncountable) Ice in everyday language, namely ice made of frozen water; water in a solid physical state, especially when distinguished from other frozen substances.
    Coordinate terms: liquid water, water vapor
  2. (countable, Mid-Atlantic US) A dessert made from crushed ice that has been sweetened and flavored.

Synonyms

  • (frozen water): ice

Hypernyms

  • (frozen water): ice

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