Congelative

/ˌkɒndʒəˈleɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, causing, or characterized by congelation; having the property of causing something to freeze or solidify.

Etymology

From Latin 'congelativus,' formed from 'congelatio' + the adjective suffix '-tive,' meaning 'tending to' or 'relating to.'

Kelly Says

Congelative is a technical adjective you'd find in scientific papers discussing freezing processes, but it's so specialized that even many educated people wouldn't recognize it.

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