
Freeze
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Freeze indicates a transformation from liquid to solid, not just getting cold.

The mercury in the thermometer froze overnight.
Weather Dependent
'Freeze' often used when discussing weather, linked to temperatures below 0°C or 32°F.

Check the weather report to see if it will freeze tonight.
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ChillFrostHardenIce upNumbRefrigerateSolidifyStiffen
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