supercooled
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈsuːpərˌkuːld/
KK: /ˈsuːpərˌkuːld/
adjective
Definition
Cooled to a temperature below its normal freezing point without turning into a solid.
Example
The water remained liquid even at temperatures below zero because it was supercooled.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new scientific experiment with supercooled liquids?
No, I haven't! What is that about?
They managed to cool the liquid below its freezing point without it turning solid.
That sounds fascinating! I can't believe they can do that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chilled
frozen
cooled
Antonyms
heated
warmed
boiled
verb
Definition
To cool a liquid below its freezing point without it becoming solid.
Example
The scientist supercooled the water to study its properties.
Tense Forms
Past: supercooled
Past Participle: supercooled
Conversation
Did you hear about that experiment where they supercooled water?
Yeah, I saw a video about it! It looked so cool.
I can't believe it stays liquid below freezing; that's wild!
Root Explanation
Supercooled → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or beyond) and "cooled" (from the verb "cool", meaning to lower the temperature). The word "supercooled" refers to a state where a liquid is cooled below its normal freezing point without becoming solid.
Memory Tip
Think of something being cooled 'beyond' its normal freezing point — 'super-' means above, and 'cooled' refers to lowering the temperature.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.