Cryoscopic

/ˌkraɪoʊˈskɒpɪk/ adjective

Definition

relating to the measurement of freezing points or the use of freezing point changes to analyze chemical composition.

Etymology

From Greek 'kryos' (cold) + 'skopein' (to observe) + '-ic' (relating to), the adjectival form describing activities or properties related to freezing point measurement.

Kelly Says

Cryoscopic analysis reveals hidden dissolved substances in liquid mixtures—this is why antifreeze lowers water's freezing point and why seawater freezes at a lower temperature than fresh water.

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