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GRANULAR ICE [4 records]

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Record 1 2023-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A white or milky and opaque granular deposit of ice formed by the rapid freezing of supercooled water drops as they impinge upon an exposed object.

OBS

It is denser and harder than hoarfrost, but lighter, softer, and less transparent than glaze.

OBS

rime: designation officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

[...] le givre est un dépôt granuleux de glace blanche opaque, qui se forme sur les arbres, les clôtures, les poteaux et autres objets extérieurs, lorsque la température descend sous le point de congélation. Il est le résultat du gel de la vapeur d'eau d'un brouillard ou d'une brume sur ces objets.

OBS

Le dépôt de givre est plus épais que la couche de glace formée lors du frimas ou de la gelée blanche, mais plus léger que le verglas.

OBS

givre; givre blanc; givre opaque : désignations uniformisées par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Depósito de hielo formado en general por la congelación de gotitas de niebla o de nubes subfundidas sobre objetos duros, cuya superficie está a una temperatura inferior o ligeramente superior a 0°C.

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Record 2 2021-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
CONT

Ideal for ice displays in retail settings, therapeutic use in hospitals and care facilities, and used in blended beverages, … flake ice machines produce a soft, slow-melting and versatile ice [in the form of granular flakes].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines frigorifiques

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beverages
  • Restaurant Equipment
CONT

Thousands of restaurants, hotels, bars, and retailers use our products. Our granita machines are just what you need to serve your customers delicious cold treats. Originating in Italy, granita is also called "granizado" in some Spanish-speaking countries, and is sometimes called Italian Ice in the United States. Like ice cream, granita is a cold delight often employed as a desert : a nice cooler for a hot day or an elegant palate cleanser for a fancy meal. Unlike ice crea, granita does not derive from dairy products. It is more often based on fruit juice, vegetable juice, wine, coffee or liqueur with sugar mixed in. Freezing give granita a characteristic rough granular texture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
  • Équipement (Restaurants)

Spanish

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Record 4 1998-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
DEF

Rotten granular ice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie

Spanish

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