Maksud perkataan "ice pellets" dalam bahasa Melayu

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ice pellets

US /ˈaɪs ˈpɛlɪts/
UK /ˈaɪs ˈpɛlɪts/

Kata Nama Jamak

pelet ais, hujan batu

small, transparent, and irregular pellets of ice that fall from clouds, often mixed with rain or snow; also known as sleet

Contoh:
The forecast calls for freezing rain and ice pellets tonight.
Ramalan cuaca menjangkakan hujan beku dan pelet ais malam ini.
Driving conditions were hazardous due to the accumulation of ice pellets on the roads.
Keadaan pemanduan berbahaya disebabkan oleh pengumpulan pelet ais di jalan raya.