graupel
Pronunciation:
/ˈɡɹaʊpəl/noun
Definitions
A precipitation that forms when supercooled droplets of water condense on a snowflake.
Synonyms:popcorn snowThe result of this process, a small ball of rime.
Synonyms:snow pellet
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/ˈɡɹaʊpəl/Definitions
A precipitation that forms when supercooled droplets of water condense on a snowflake.
The result of this process, a small ball of rime.