black ice
noun
: a nearly transparent film of ice on a dark surface (such as a paved road or a body of water) that is difficult to see
Examples of black ice in a Sentence
Drivers should beware of black ice.
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Drive with caution: Slow down, watch for black ice and check road updates.
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Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The threat for black ice will continue into the mid morning hours on Friday before temperatures warm above freezing.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Five people were hurt in a crash on NC 73 near Huntersville on Thursday morning due to snow and black ice.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Snow and sleet melt will re-freeze tonight, causing patches of black ice that will create slick road conditions.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The threat for black ice will continue into the mid morning hours on Friday before temperatures warm above freezing.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Five people were hurt in a crash on NC 73 near Huntersville on Thursday morning due to snow and black ice.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Snow and sleet melt will re-freeze tonight, causing patches of black ice that will create slick road conditions.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Black ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20ice. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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