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Congelation
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congelatie, stolling
the process of solidification or freezing, typically of a liquid or a substance turning into a solid state due to a decrease in temperature
congelation
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The congelation of water into ice occurs when temperatures drop below freezing point.
Metallurgists study the congelation process of molten metals to understand solidification behavior and alloy formation.
In cryopreservation, biological samples are preserved through congelation using liquid nitrogen.
During winter, congelation can cause pipes to freeze and burst due to the expansion of water as it solidifies.