synthetic ice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A surface substitute for ice, allowing the use of ice sports equipment atop it; composed of high density polymers.

Word forms

synthetic ice

Etymology

From synthetic + ice, being a synthetic substitute for ice made from plastic, allowing one to glide and skate upon it with sports equipment for ice sports.

Synonyms

synthetic artificial ice artificial ice

Derived words

synthetic ice panel synthetic ice rink synthetic ice skate synthetic ice surface
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