graupel

/ˈɡraʊpəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of precipitation that forms when supercooled water droplets are forced to fall through a layer of dry air, resulting in small, soft pellets or flakes of ice.

“The storm dropped a thick layer of graupel on the city, making it difficult to commute.”

Synonyms

  • ice pellets
  • soft hail

Antonyms

  • rain
  • sleet