Bergy seltzer

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Term: Bergy seltzer
Definition: A crackling or sizzling similar to that made by soft drinks or seltzer water but louder. The sound made as air bubbles formed at many atmospheres of pressure are released during the melting of glacier ice. Also called Ice Sizzle.

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Created 2017.06.06
Last Modified 2022.04.08
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