Freezing point
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005771
The specific temperature at which a liquid substance transitions into a solid state under a given pressure. For pure water at standard atmospheric pressure, the freezing point is 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). The presence of dissolved impurities, such as salt, can lower the freezing point of water.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005771 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | apparent freezing point |
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