frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt 
frostbit
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbit
; frostbitten
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbi-tᵊn
; frostbiting
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbī-tiŋ
; frostbitten
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbi-tᵊn
; frostbiting
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbī-tiŋ
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (such as the feet or hands)
also
: the damage to tissues caused by freezing compare frostnip
: done in cold weather
frostbite sailing
also
: of or relating to cold-weather sailing
frostbite sailors
Examples of frostbite in a Sentence
Noun
He wore gloves to prevent frostbite.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
After donning an optional medical-grade polyethylene glove or foot cover – again, to help prevent infection – the patient places the affected limb in the basin for anywhere from 30 minutes to three hours, depending on the severity of the frostbite.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Wind chill chart shows when frostbite is a danger
A chart from the Weather Service shows the relationship between temperature, wind and how long before frostbite occurs.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
If someone must be outside while temps have dropped to 32 degrees or below, experts recommend people cover all exposed pieces of skin and limit their time spent outside to limit the possibility of frostbite or hypothermia.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Prolonged exposure to extreme cold puts individuals at risk of frostbite and hypothermia, which can develop in minutes.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
After donning an optional medical-grade polyethylene glove or foot cover – again, to help prevent infection – the patient places the affected limb in the basin for anywhere from 30 minutes to three hours, depending on the severity of the frostbite.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Wind chill chart shows when frostbite is a danger
A chart from the Weather Service shows the relationship between temperature, wind and how long before frostbite occurs.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
If someone must be outside while temps have dropped to 32 degrees or below, experts recommend people cover all exposed pieces of skin and limit their time spent outside to limit the possibility of frostbite or hypothermia.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Frostbite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frostbite. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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frostbite
1 of 2 verb
frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt
: to injure by frost or frostbite
frostbite
2 of 2 noun
: the freezing of a surface or deeper layer of tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands)
Medical Definition
frostbite
1 of 2 transitive verb
frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
frostbite
2 of 2 noun
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands)
also
: the damage to tissues caused by freezing
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