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Frost
01
a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces
Examples
The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season.
Frost warnings were issued for the area as temperatures dropped.
02
a thin layer of ice that forms on the surface of things when the temperature falls below 0 degree Celsius
03
the formation of frost or ice on a surface
to frost
01
to cover something with a thin layer of ice crystals
Transitive: to frost the surface of something
Examples
The delicate petals of the flowers were frosted with a light dusting of snow.
Be careful not to leave the car parked outside overnight, as it might frost the windshield.
02
to spread or coat a cake or baked goods with a layer of sweet, often creamy, topping
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to frost a cake or baked goods
Examples
She frosts the birthday cake with a smooth layer of vanilla icing, adding colorful sprinkles for decoration.
The pastry chef frosted the cupcakes with swirls of buttercream frosting, creating an elegant finish.
03
to cause damage to something as a result of exposure to freezing temperatures
Transitive: to frost a plant or crop
Examples
The unexpected cold snap frosted the delicate blossoms in the orchard, ruining the fruit harvest.
The farmer woke up to find that the early cold had frosted the leaves of his crops, causing significant damage.
04
to create a fine-grained, speckled surface on a material
Transitive: to frost a surface
Examples
The artist frosted the glass vase to give it a more elegant and diffused appearance.
They frosted the metal surface of the lampshade to reduce glare and create a softer light.
Lexical Tree
frosty
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