congelation

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According to these theories, the earth was inevitably advancing to a state of congelation which was close at hand.

From Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men by Grant, Robert

During congelation it is brittle, so that the parts will separate by the stroke of a hammer; and by this means the form of its crystals may be discovered.

From Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy: Particularly Including Chemistry by Priestley, Joseph

No doubt they had tried to swim across at the moment of congelation, and had been unable to disengage themselves.

From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

I thought not, recked not then of his lost love for me; I only dreaded ceasing to love him, dreaded that congelation of the heart more terrible than death.

From Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author by Hentz, Caroline Lee

Their vitality is strong, and their power of regeneration from partial congelation is very great.

From The Ranidae How to breed, feed and raise the edible frog by Unknown