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:
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The forecast calls for freezing rain and ice pellets tonight.
Ramalan cuaca menjangkakan hujan beku dan pelet ais malam ini.
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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.