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Yes, with the addition of a solute or by increasing pressure water can be kept liquid below its normal freezing point.

Water can also be supercooled, but will freeze instantly if it is disturbed.

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Can water stay liquid below zero degrees Celsius?

Yes, water can stay liquid below zero degrees Celsius. There are a few ways in which this can happen. The freezing point of water drops below zero degrees Celsius as you apply pressure.


Why does concentrated salt water stay liquid in a normal household freezer?

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How can water be below 32 degrees and still not be frozen?

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Does water expand when temperature drops below the freezing point?

Interesting observation! Water indeed expands when it freezes and is the only thing that does this! Without this unique property, we might not have any life on this planet. This allows ice to stay on top of water and life underneath to keep living.


What type of desert is dry and can get below freezing temperatures?

All deserts are dry, that is why they are called deserts. All deserts can get below freezing but rarely stay below freezing for more than a few hours. However, cold deserts can get bitterly cold in the winter and stay that way for days.


Why is sodium chloride used to make freezing mixtures used by ice cream vendors?

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Can the water in your eyes freeze in antarctica?

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Why does water remain liquid on earth compared to the other planets?

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How do you take a quick shower?

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Why don't ducks freeze in freezing water while swimming?

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Is snow always at least 32 degrees F and never colder?

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