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
