Sulgelt

Sulgelt is a term that can refer to a few different things, primarily related to ice formations or certain types of coatings.

In meteorology, sulgelt is a less common term used to describe a type of rime ice. Rime ice forms when supercooled water droplets freeze on contact with a surface. Sulgelt specifically refers to a granular, opaque, and feathery ice deposit that typically forms in light winds. It is distinct from hard rime, which is more dense and smooth, and from clear ice, which is transparent and forms in heavier winds or fog. This type of ice formation can accumulate on exposed surfaces like aircraft wings, power lines, and vegetation, and can pose hazards due to its weight and insulating properties.

The term sulgelt can also be used in a more general sense to describe a soft, gel-like coating or deposit. This might be encountered in industrial contexts or in descriptions of certain natural phenomena where a semi-solid, watery substance adheres to a surface. The composition and formation of such deposits would depend heavily on the specific environment and materials involved.