Ice point
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006429
The temperature at which pure water freezes at standard atmospheric pressure, defined as 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a fundamental reference point on temperature scales, used for calibration and scientific measurements. It represents the equilibrium temperature between solid ice and liquid water.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006429 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Melting point; Boiling point |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-MET-006429",
"term": "Ice point",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "The temperature at which pure water freezes at standard atmospheric pressure, defined as 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a fundamental reference point on temperature scales, used for calibration and scientific measurements. It represents the equilibrium temperature between solid ice and liquid water.",
"see_also": [
"melting point",
"boiling point"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ice-point/"
}
Record 4,820 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.