Pancake ice

Alternative definitions (10), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Pancake ice
Definition: Pieces of new ice usually approximately circular, about 30 cm to 3 m across, and with raised rims due to the pieces striking against each other. Formed from the freezing together of grease ice, slush or shuga, or the breaking up of ice rind or nilas.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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