Freezing (Noun)
Meaning
The withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The freezing of the water in the pipes caused them to burst.
- The freezing of the lake was a slow process that took several weeks.
- The freezing of the fruit preserves helped to extend their shelf life.
- The freezing of the mixture was an important step in the manufacturing process.
- The freezing of the eggs was done to kill any bacteria that may have been present.