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Vocabulary Entry
deep-freeze
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A period of extreme cold in which temperatures drop significantly, leading to the freezing of water and other substances.
Example Sentences
"The deep-freeze caused the river to completely freeze over."
"Residents prepared for the deep-freeze that was predicted for the weekend."
"During the deep-freeze, many animals went into hibernation."
V
verb
To subject something to extremely low temperatures in order to preserve it or maintain its state.
Example Sentences
"You should deep-freeze leftovers to keep them fresh for longer."
"They decided to deep-freeze a large batch of berries from the harvest."
"It’s recommended to deep-freeze food within two hours of cooking."
A
adjective
Relating to or characterized by extremely low temperatures.
Example Sentences
"The deep-freeze weather made it difficult to go outside."
"Her hands struggled to adjust to the deep-freeze temperatures."
"The deep-freeze conditions were alarming for the local farmers."