freezing-point depression

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drop in the minimum temperature at which a substance freezes, caused when a smaller amount of another, non-volatile substance is added, such as salt or alcohol.

Word forms

freezing-point depression freezing-point depressions
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