freezing point

freez·ing point (frzng)

n. Abbr. fp

1. The temperature at which a liquid of specified composition solidifies under a specified pressure.

2. The temperature at which the liquid and solid phases of a substance of specified composition are in equilibrium at atmospheric pressure.

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freezing point

Noun

the temperature below which a liquid turns into a solid

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freezing point  (frzng)

The temperature at which a liquid, releasing sufficient heat, becomes a solid. For a given substance, the freezing point of its liquid form is the same as the melting point of its solid form, and depends on such factors as the purity of the substance and the surrounding pressure. The freezing point of water at a pressure of one atmosphere is 0°C (32°F); that of liquid nitrogen is -209.89°C (-345.8°F). See also state of matter.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

freezing point - the temperature below which a liquid turns into a solid melting point temperature - the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

Translations

freezing point n → punto de congelación;

3 degrees below freezing point → tres grados bajo cero

freezing point freeze n → point m de congélation

freezing point freeze n → Gefrierpunkt m