rime 1 of 2

noun

Definition of rimenext
as in frost
a covering of tiny ice crystals on a cold surface rime on the bedroom window after a bitterly cold night

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verb

as in to encrust
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 4 Feb. 2023.

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