deep-freeze
verb
Simple meaning
To freeze at very low temperatures.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdipfɹiz
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Definition
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verb
transitive
To freeze at very low temperatures.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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This meaning: To freeze at very low temperatures.
Used this way, deep-freeze is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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