subfreezing
2
3.9
Colder than the temperature where water turns to ice
- adjective
- /sʌbˈfriːzɪŋ/
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subcongelante
- In keeping with the national effort to save energy, the heating and outdoor lighting at night are minimal, even in subfreezing temperatures.
- subfreezing temperatures
- subfreezing weather
- subfreezing temps
Examples
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The forecast predicts subfreezing temperatures, so make sure to dress warmly.
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Many animals hibernate during subfreezing periods to conserve energy and survive the winter.
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The pipes froze due to subfreezing temperatures overnight, causing significant damage.
Synonyms
freezing
vssubfreezing
156
1.0
So cold that water turns to ice
is about any temperature lower than water's ice point
icy
vssubfreezing
91
1.0
Very cold with surfaces covered in ice
refers to temperatures below water's ice point, not surface condition
ice-cold
vssubfreezing
42
1.0
Very cold, like frozen water
describes literal temperatures below water's ice point rather than just sensation
frigid
vssubfreezing
34
4.1
Very cold, like ice or freezing air
is a precise term for temperatures below water's ice point rather than general cold
freezing cold
vssubfreezing
25
1.3
Very cold, at or below freezing
is used for temperatures lower than water's ice point without emotional tone
subzero
vssubfreezing
5
3.9
Colder than zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
is the scientific term for temperatures below water's ice point
How Cold
Surface Forms
subfreezing positive
Morphology
Etymology
Subfreezing breaks into sub- meaning 'under', like in subway, and freezing meaning 'turning to ice'. So subfreezing describes temperatures 'below' the point where water freezes.