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noun
A surface substitute for ice, allowing the use of ice sports equipment atop it; composed of high density polymers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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.
Across languages
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