Science, Tech, Math › Science Freezing Point Definition in Chemistry Chemistry Glossary Definition of Freezing Point Print Tuomo Vainamo/Getty Images Science Chemistry Chemical Laws Basics Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on May 05, 2018 Read More Melting Point Definition in Chemistry By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Freezing Point Definition The freezing point is the temperature at which a liquid changes to a solid. The freezing point of a substance is not necessarily the same as its melting point. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Freezing Point Definition in Chemistry." ThoughtCo, Aug. 26, 2020, thoughtco.com/definition-of-freezing-point-604470. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2020, August 26). Freezing Point Definition in Chemistry. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-freezing-point-604470 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Freezing Point Definition in Chemistry." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-freezing-point-604470 (accessed April 20, 2024). copy citation