REFREEZING Meaning and
Definition
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Refreezing is a term that primarily pertains to the process of converting a liquid or partially melted substance back into a solid state through the reduction of temperature. It refers to the act or state of freezing again or recongealing. When a substance undergoes refreezing, it returns to its solid form by transitioning from a liquid or partially melted state due to a decrease in temperature below its freezing point.
In the context of science, refreezing commonly occurs in the natural environment. For instance, water bodies such as lakes, rivers, or ponds may refreeze during colder temperatures after experiencing partial thawing due to warmer conditions. This refreezing can lead to the formation of new ice layers and restore the solid state of the water.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a process in psychology and management. In these fields, refreezing refers to the third stage in the three-step change process model developed by Kurt Lewin. After an individual or organization undergoes the change process and successfully implements new behaviors or ideas (known as "unfreezing" and "changing"), refreezing occurs to stabilize and reinforce the new behaviors, creating a new, more permanent state or equilibrium.
Overall, refreezing refers to the action or state of reverting a substance back to its solid form by decreasing temperature or consolidating newly adopted behaviors or ideas to create stability and permanence.
Common Misspellings for REFREEZING
Etymology of REFREEZING
The word "refreezing" is formed by adding the prefix "re-" to the word "freezing". The prefix "re-" in English often denotes repetition or renewal, indicating that something is being done again or returned to a previous state. In this case, "re-" turns the word "freezing" into a verb form to describe the process of freezing again or returning to a frozen state. The term "freezing" originally comes from the Old English word "freosan" meaning "to freeze" or "to become solid due to cold temperatures".
Conjugate verb Refreezing
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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will refreeze
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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will have refrozen
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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refreeze
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let´s refreeze
to refreeze
PAST
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refroze
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refroze
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refroze
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refroze
PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
refrozen
PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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refreeze
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refreeze
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refreeze
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refreeze
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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am refreezing
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
refreezing
PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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