icy surface

collocation in English

meaningsoficyandsurface

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icy
adjective
uk
/ˈaɪ.si/us
/ˈaɪ.si/
covered ...
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surface
noun
uk
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/us
/ˈsɝː-/
the outer or top part or layer ...
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(Definition oficyandsurfacefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thus, endogenic sulphur and other chemical elements will be, at any time, found on theicysurfaceof the dry valley lakes.
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The flow was probablyicysurfacematerial melted by the energy released during the impact that formed the crater.
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It is theorized to have an ocean of liquid water underneath itsicysurface; the thickness of the ice is much debated.
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In fast flowing glacial streams, an ice worm clings onto theicysurface.
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When there is no natural snow, anicysurfacemay be created by spraying the dirt surface with water when the temperature is below freezing.
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In both episodes, a group of criminals is conscripted from a prison ship to work on theicysurfaceof a hostile planet.
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During the winter, the underwater thermal features are visible as melt holes in theicysurfaceof the lake.
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Onicysurface, vehicle was practically unsteerable.
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Survivability of bacteria ejected from icy surfaces after hypervelocity impact.
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Any life-form that adapted successfully to a vacuum environment would be likely to spread widely over objects with icy surfaces in the outer regions of the solar system.
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These studs enhance traction on icy surfaces.
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Harscheisen (ski crampons -- also called couteau or cortelli) mounted below the boot are sometimes used to assist when skinning on hard, icy surfaces where skins do not perform as well.
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