Freezing Point Definition in Chemistry

Chemistry Glossary Definition of Freezing Point

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Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
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Updated on May 05, 2018

Freezing Point Definition

The freezing point is the temperature at which a liquid changes to a solid. The freezing point of a substance is not necessarily the same as its melting point.

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