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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.
At times, Ship Creek would fill with frazil ice causing intake screens at the treatment plant to clog, requiring operating personnel to shovel frazil ice away from the intake.
 
 
 
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