icecrystal
nounUK /ˈaɪs ˌkrɪs.təl/
US /ˈaɪs ˌkrɪs.təl/
A tiny piece of ice that looks like a little star or needle.
Snowflakes are made of many ice crystals stuck together.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A clear, sparkling piece of ice used to make things look pretty.
She hung ice crystals on the tree for decoration.
3. A very small ice shape that forms in clouds and can fall as snow.
The cloud was full of ice crystals before it snowed.
4. A crystal-like form of frozen water found on cold windows.
Ice crystals spread across the window in the morning.