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frost smoke
noun
, Meteorology.
- an ice fog caused by extremely cold air flowing over a body of comparatively warm water, especially in polar regions.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of frost smoke1
First recorded in 1740–50
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Example Sentences
Yet we sped swiftly on, until a dark line was seen ahead with wreaths of "frost-smoke" curling over it.
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The frost-smoke is wreathing the red zone of our southern horizon.
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As we sail on, the sea steams like a line-kiln, “frost-smoke” covers it.
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Then the frost smoke rose like mist, and the white glare shone as a sea.
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Frost-smoke from opening cracks was showing in all directions during October 6.
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