graupel

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡɹaʊpəl/

Noun

graupel

1. (uncountable) A precipitation that forms when supercooled droplets of water condense on a snowflake.
2. (countable) The result of this process, a small ball of rime.

Synonyms

• (countable) snow pellet
• (plural) snow pellets
• (uncountable) popcorn snow

Translations

• French: neige roulée
• German: Graupel
• Russian: крупа́

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