Freezing Point

Definition

The freezing point refers to the temperature at which a liquid changes into a solid when cooled under specific conditions.

Related terms

Solvent:

A substance that dissolves other substances. For example, water is often used as a solvent in many solutions.

Solute:

A substance that is dissolved in another substance. In the case of saltwater, salt is the solute that dissolves into water.

Solution:

A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. An example is saltwater, where salt (solute) dissolves in water (solvent).