as in hardens
to become physically firm or solid
add antifreeze to the water in the radiator so it won't freeze and damage the engine
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The frost forms when warm, moist indoor air comes into contact with the cold glass, causing condensation that freezes.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Leafy Greens Leafy green vegetables, such as lettuce and cabbage, have a high water content, which freezes into ice.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Once the ground freezes, water will not penetrate to the root zone, so irrigation is pointless.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Water at the time of planting to eliminate air pockets and help settle the soil; keep watering until the ground freezes to keep the entire root ball moist and ensure none of the root mass is lost in winter.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
When to Water in Winter In cold climates, irrigate before the ground freezes so water has a chance to seep into the soil.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
If temperatures reach 32 degrees and there is moisture in the atmosphere, water vapor freezes into small ice crystals as snow.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
The dough also freezes very well for up to 3 months.
—The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Victims may need to monitor their credit for unusual activity, place fraud alerts or freezes on their accounts and invest in identity protection services.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Leafy Greens Leafy green vegetables, such as lettuce and cabbage, have a high water content, which freezes into ice.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Once the ground freezes, water will not penetrate to the root zone, so irrigation is pointless.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Water at the time of planting to eliminate air pockets and help settle the soil; keep watering until the ground freezes to keep the entire root ball moist and ensure none of the root mass is lost in winter.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
When to Water in Winter In cold climates, irrigate before the ground freezes so water has a chance to seep into the soil.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
If temperatures reach 32 degrees and there is moisture in the atmosphere, water vapor freezes into small ice crystals as snow.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
The dough also freezes very well for up to 3 months.
—The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Victims may need to monitor their credit for unusual activity, place fraud alerts or freezes on their accounts and invest in identity protection services.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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