Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

freezing

verb
/ˈfriːzɪŋ/
Definition
The process of turning a liquid into a solid by lowering its temperature.
Examples
  • Water starts freezing when the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius.
  • The freezing rain made roads extremely slippery.
  • She put the leftovers in the freezing chamber for later use.
Meaning
To reduce the temperature of a liquid to a point where it changes into a solid state.
Synonyms
  • chilling
  • cooling
  • solidifying
  • ice-forming