Ice rind

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Term: Ice rind
Definition: Sea ice terminology. Describes a brittle, shiny crust of ice formed on a quiet surface by direct freezing, or from grease ice, usually in water of low salinity; with a thickness of about 5 centimetres. Easily broken by wind or swell, it commonly breaks into rectangular pieces.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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