hoarfrost
pronunciation
How to pronounce hoarfrost in British English:
UK ['hɔ:'frɒst]
How to pronounce hoarfrost in American English:
US ['hoʊrˌfrɒst]
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- Noun:
- ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
Word Origin
- hoarfrost (n.)
- c. 1300, hore-forst; see hoar + frost (n.).
Example
- 1. Is it hoarfrost upon the ground ?
- 2. He giveth snow like wool : he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes .
- 3. Single phase , outdoor , epoxy cast resin or polymer ( silicone rubber or silicone alloy ) insulator capable of operating under polluted conditions such as coastal areas , hoarfrost , industrial contamination , uv radiation , etc. , as well as humid tropical climate .