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a covering of tiny ice crystals on a cold surface
  • rime on the bedroom window after a bitterly cold night

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Synonyms of rime (Entry 2 of 2)

to cover with a hardened layer
  • frost riming the doorknob

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“Rime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rime. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.

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