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Etymology

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Compound of water +‎ ice.

Noun

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water ice (countable and uncountable, plural water ices)

  1. (sciences, uncountable) Ice made of frozen water; water in a solid physical state, especially when distinguished from other frozen substances.
    Coordinate terms: liquid water, water vapor
  2. (countable, Mid-Atlantic US) A dessert made from crushed ice that has been sweetened and flavoured.

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  • (frozen water): ice

Hypernyms

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  • (frozen water): ice

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