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Etymology

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From hagel (hail) +‎ korrel (pellet).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦaː.ɣəlˌkɔ.rəl/
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Noun

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hagelkorrel m (plural hagelkorrels, diminutive hagelkorreltje n)

  1. graupel
  2. chalazion

Usage notes

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[1] The word refers to graupel (small and soft hail pellets), while hagelsteen refers to hailstone (large and hard hail pellets).

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See also

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