Meaning of the word "ice pellet" in English

What does "ice pellet" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ice pellet

US /ˈaɪs ˈpɛlɪt/
UK /ˈaɪs ˈpɛlɪt/

Noun

a small, translucent, and irregularly shaped pellet of ice, formed when raindrops freeze as they fall through a layer of freezing air near the ground; also known as sleet

Example:
The forecast warned of freezing rain turning into ice pellets.
We had to drive slowly due to the accumulation of ice pellets on the road.