Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
freezing-point
Noun
/ˈfriː.zɪŋ pɔɪnt/
Definition
The temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid.
Examples
- Water has a freezing point of 0°C.
- The freezing point of pure ethanol is approximately -114°C.
- To preserve food, keep it below the freezing point of water.
Meaning
Freezing point is the specific temperature at which a substance changes from liquid to solid, commonly associated with water turning into ice at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).
Synonyms
- Freezing temperature
- Solidification point
- Melting point (relative, inverse)
