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Freezing-Point Depression

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Freezing-point depression describes how adding a solute to a solvent decreases its freezing point below its normal freezing point.

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