black ice vs ice

ice vs black ice

black ice and ice both are nouns.

black ice is not a verb while ice is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
black ice	Yes	No	No	No
ice	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, ice is a hypernym of black ice; that is, ice is a word with a broader meaning than black ice:

black ice: a thin coating of ice (as from freezing mist) on a road or sidewalk; nearly invisible but very hazardous
ice: water frozen in the solid state

Other hypernyms of black ice include water ice.

black ice (noun)	ice (noun)
a thin coating of ice (as from freezing mist) on a road or sidewalk; nearly invisible but very hazardous	a rink with a floor of ice for ice hockey or ice skating
	an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
	a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk)
	a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
	the frozen part of a body of water
	diamonds
	water frozen in the solid state

black ice (verb)	ice (verb)
	put ice on or put on ice
	cause to become ice or icy
	decorate with frosting

Difference between black ice and ice

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