freezing point

freez·ing point

(frē′zĭng)n. Abbr. fp1. The temperature at which a liquid of specified composition solidifies under a fixed pressure, usually standard pressure.2. The temperature at any fixed pressure at which the liquid and solid phases of a substance of specified composition are in equilibrium.

freezing point

n (General Physics) the temperature below which a liquid turns into a solid. It is equal to the melting point

freez′ing point`

n. the temperature at which a liquid freezes: The freezing point of water is 32°F, or 0°C. [1740–50]

freez·ing point

(frē′zĭng) The temperature at which a liquid 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. The freezing point of water is 32°F (0°C); that of liquid nitrogen is -345.75°F (-209.89°C).

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

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