congelation

noun

con·​ge·​la·​tion ˌkän-jə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce congelation (audio)
: the process or result of congealing

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The researchers studied the two methods of water freezing beneath ice shelves on Earth: congelation ice and frazil ice. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 Skating on congelation ice does still cause cracks. Julia Griffin, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of congelation was in the 15th century

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“Congelation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congelation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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congelation

noun
con·​ge·​la·​tion ˌkän-jə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce congelation (audio)
: the process or result of congealing and especially freezing

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