blue ice
The term "blue ice" has two distinct meanings: one related to glacial formations and the other to aviation waste.
Definition
B2Geology
(technical)Dense, pale-blue ice formed by compressed snow on a glacier, with air bubbles squeezed out.
Example
- The hikers marveled at the stunning blue ice of the glacier.
C1Aviation
(technical)Frozen sewage material from an aircraft's waste system, which can fall to the ground.
Example
- There were reports of blue ice falling from the sky near the airport.
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