freezing point

noun

: the temperature at which a liquid solidifies

Examples of freezing point in a Sentence

The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The first kind is water ice—because the temperature on Pluto sits so far below the freezing point of 32 degrees Fahrenheit, any water on the surface is rock solid. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024 Salt was used in the ice-making process to lower the freezing point of ice, creating smoother textures, and straw refers to the use of natural ingredients. Gary Stern, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 During freezing, the wood frog's body temperature drops to match that of its environment, often reaching well below the freezing point of water. Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 Salted water has a lower freezing point than pure water, so the ice temperature inside the cooler drops. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for freezing point 

Word History

First Known Use

1747, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of freezing point was in 1747

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“Freezing point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freezing%20point. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

freezing point

noun
: the temperature at which a liquid becomes solid

Medical Definition

freezing point

noun
: the temperature at which a liquid solidifies
specifically : the temperature at which the liquid and solid states of the substance are in equilibrium at atmospheric pressure : melting point
the freezing point of water is 0° Celsius or 32° Fahrenheit

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