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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An earlier snowstorm had passed, but the temperatures remained frigid, with black ice covering the ground.
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Jason Andrew, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Fog will disperse and black ice will melt mid to late Saturday morning.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
The storm could bring hazardous road conditions through Saturday, though black ice may be possible through Sunday and Monday.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
In addition to freezing fog, officials with the National Weather Service are warning of black ice on roadways from refreezing water overnight.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Jason Andrew, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Fog will disperse and black ice will melt mid to late Saturday morning.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
The storm could bring hazardous road conditions through Saturday, though black ice may be possible through Sunday and Monday.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
In addition to freezing fog, officials with the National Weather Service are warning of black ice on roadways from refreezing water overnight.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Black ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20ice. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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