supercooled — (of a liquid) cooled below its freezing point without becoming solid or crystallizing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: (of a liquid) cooled below its freezing point without becoming solid or crystallizing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərˈkuːld/
Example Sentences
- Scientists were amazed that the supercooled water stayed liquid at minus fifteen degrees.
- My coffee got so supercooled overnight that it's technically still liquid at freezing temperature—science is wild!
- When you tap a bottle of supercooled water, it suddenly freezes right before your eyes.
supercooled
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsuːpərˈkuːld/]
(of a liquid) cooled below its freezing point without becoming solid or crystallizing
The supercooled water stays liquid below freezing until one tap turns it to ice.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines Latin 'super-' (meaning 'over, beyond, above') with the English verb 'cool' and its past participle suffix '-ed'. It describes the physical phenomenon in which a liquid remains in liquid state below its normal freezing point, used in physics to denote an exceptionally cooled condition.
Breakdown
super- (Latin: beyond, over) + cool (English: to lower temperature) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Scientists were amazed that the supercooled water stayed liquid at minus fifteen degrees.”
“My coffee got so supercooled overnight that it's technically still liquid at freezing temperature—science is wild!”
“When you tap a bottle of supercooled water, it suddenly freezes right before your eyes.”
“Supercooled clouds are dangerous for airplanes because ice can suddenly form on the wings.”
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