Coldest

/ˈkoʊldɪst/ adjective

Definition

Having the lowest temperature compared to other things, or showing the least warmth and friendliness.

Etymology

From Old English 'ceald'; related to German 'kalt' and Latin 'gelu'; the superlative form 'coldest' adds the suffix '-est' to indicate the extreme degree.

Kelly Says

The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth is -128.6°F (-89.2°C) in Antarctica—at that temperature, carbon dioxide actually freezes out of the air, and metal becomes so brittle it shatters like glass.

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