black ice
noun
: a nearly transparent film of ice on a dark surface (such as a paved road or a body of water) that is difficult to see
Examples of black ice in a Sentence
Drivers should beware of black ice.
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Five people were hurt in a crash on NC 73 near Huntersville on Thursday morning due to snow and black ice.
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Snow and sleet melt will re-freeze tonight, causing patches of black ice that will create slick road conditions.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Watch for Black Ice Be extra cautious on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas, where black ice forms first.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady spots, these are all candidates for developing black ice.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 16 Jan. 2024
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Snow and sleet melt will re-freeze tonight, causing patches of black ice that will create slick road conditions.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Watch for Black Ice Be extra cautious on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas, where black ice forms first.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady spots, these are all candidates for developing black ice.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 16 Jan. 2024
See All Example Sentences for black ice
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“Black ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20ice. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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