Freezing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004665",
  "term": "Freezing",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A phase transition where a substance changes from a liquid state to a solid state, typically upon cooling. This process involves the formation of an ordered crystal lattice or an amorphous solid structure. The temperature at which this occurs at a given pressure is known as the freezing point.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 577. 'Definitions of terms relating to phase transitions of the solid state (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 583 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466030577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/freezing/"
}