What Is Frost? Definition And Usage Of This Term

WHAT IS FROST – In this topic, we are going to know and learn the definition of this term and how is this term used in sentences.

Definition

The Oxford Dictionary defines the term as the following:

a deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing
cover (something) with or as if with small ice crystals; freeze.

Meanwhile, the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines this term as the following:

the process of freezing
a covering of minute ice crystals on a cold surface
ice particles formed from a gas
the temperature that causes freezing
coldness of deportment or temperament
an indifferent, reserved, or unfriendly manner
to cover with or as if with frost
to produce a fine-grained slightly roughened surface on (such as metal or glass)
to make angry or irritated

Synonyms

Here are some of the following synonyms:

Etymology

It is an Old English term, which is of Germanic origin, which is related to Dutch vorst and the German term.

Examples

Here are some examples of the usage of this term:

Some of these plants are more susceptible to frost damage than others.
The water is clear and the mountain is bright. The frost comes in at night. Trees are covered with deep scarlet leaves, mixed with yellow that is light.
They must hunger in frost that will not work in heat
There was a heavy frost last night and the ground is still hard.