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Which description matches rime ice?

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  1. Rough, milky, opaque ice from tiny supercooled droplets
  2. Clear, smooth ice from large, slow-freezing droplets
  3. Frost that forms on an airplane parked overnight

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References

  1. FAA Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28B) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/FAA-H-8083-28B.pdf Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. FAA Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28B) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/FAA-H-8083-28B.pdf Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. FAA Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28B) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/FAA-H-8083-28B.pdf Checked 2026-10-11.

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