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frazil

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frazil [ˈfreɪzɪl]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) small pieces of ice that form in water moving turbulently enough to prevent the formation of a sheet of ice
[from Canadian French frasil, from French fraisil cinders, ultimately from Latin fax torch]
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COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST State money for ice woes finally thaws ATHOL - When the Millers River froze to a standstill in 2005 because of frazil ice buildup, the town called in many of its resources to deal with the problem.
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