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Definition
Frost; a thin layer of ice formed when water vapor condenses on surfaces below freezing point.
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How it's used
Frost is a meteorological term that is rarely encountered in the subtropical climate of Hong Kong. Because it is not a common part of daily life, it is mostly used in weather reports or when describing exceptionally cold snaps on high mountains like Tai Mo Shan. It carries a literary or scientific tone rather than a casual one.
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There was a layer of frost on the grass this morning.
It is so cold, will there be frost outside?
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