freezing

gelido, freddissimo

Estremamente freddo, oppure che sente un freddo fortissimo.

In inglese semplice: Extremely cold, or feeling extremely cold.

• My hands are freezing.
• We waited outside in freezing weather.
• Are you freezing without your coat?

Sinonimi: icy, very cold

Contrari: hot

Espressioni comuni: freezing cold, freezing weather, freezing water

congelamento

Passaggio dallo stato liquido a quello solido quando la temperatura scende abbastanza.

In inglese semplice: The change from liquid to solid when something becomes cold enough.

• The temperature fell below freezing.
• Freezing turns water into ice.
• Rapid freezing helps preserve fresh vegetables.

Sinonimi: solidification

Contrari: melting

Espressioni comuni: below freezing, freezing point, freezing process