Meaning of the word "freezing point" in English

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freezing point

US /ˈfriːzɪŋ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈfriːzɪŋ pɔɪnt/
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Noun

1.

the temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid when cooled

Example:
The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius.
Salt lowers the freezing point of water, which is why it's used on icy roads.
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