Ephel
Ephel is an informal, colloquial term used in New Zealand and other English-speaking countries to refer to small, icy ridges that form on silken beards during cold weather. These ridges, also known as "beard frost" or "morning ice," are composed of freeze-dried, dehydrated water droplets that accumulate on the hairs and create small, protruding formations.
The formation of ephel is a result of the unique conditions required for its creation. It typically
Ephel can provide temporary protection to the skin against wind and cold, and in some cultures, it
The term "ephel" is not a widely used scientific term, and it is generally not recognized in