Subfreezing: meaning, definitions and examples

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subfreezing

 

[ sʌbˈfriːzɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

temperature condition

Subfreezing refers to temperatures that are below the freezing point of water, typically 32°F (0°C). This term is commonly used in meteorology to describe weather conditions that can lead to ice formation and frost. Prolonged subfreezing temperatures can have significant effects on the environment, impacting agriculture and wildlife.

Synonyms

below freezing, frosty, icy.

Examples of usage

  • The weather forecast predicts subfreezing temperatures tonight.
  • Driving becomes dangerous in subfreezing conditions due to icy roads.
  • Many plants cannot survive the subfreezing weather.

Translations

Translations of the word "subfreezing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subcongelante

🇮🇳 फ्रीज से नीचे

🇩🇪 unter dem Gefrierpunkt

🇮🇩 di bawah titik beku

🇺🇦 підзаморожений

🇵🇱 poniżej zamarzania

🇯🇵 凍結以下

🇫🇷 sous zéro

🇪🇸 subcongelante

🇹🇷 donma altı

🇰🇷 빙점 이하

🇸🇦 تحت التجمد

🇨🇿 pod bodem mrazu

🇸🇰 pod bodom mrazu

🇨🇳 低于冰点

🇸🇮 pod lediščem

🇮🇸 undir frostpunkt

🇰🇿 мұздату нүктесінен төмен

🇬🇪 ყინულის ქვემოთ

🇦🇿 donma altı

🇲🇽 subcongelante

Etymology

The term 'subfreezing' is derived from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below', combined with the word 'freezing', which relates to the process of becoming frozen or solid due to low temperature. The word 'freeze' itself originates from Old English 'frēosan', which meant 'to freeze or to congeal'. The concept of subfreezing has been used in various fields, including meteorology, agriculture, and environmental science, to describe conditions that pose risks or have specific implications on life and infrastructure. The awareness of subfreezing temperatures has become increasingly vital with climate change, as shifting weather patterns lead to unpredictable cold snaps and their potential impacts.