Meaning
frostbite; freezing
- medical condition resulting from extreme cold; frostbite
- the act or process of freezing something (food, assets, etc.)
In a sentence
L'alpinista presentava gravi sintomi di congelamento alle dita.
The mountaineer showed severe symptoms of frostbite on his fingers.
Il congelamento rapido preserva il sapore degli alimenti freschi.
Quick freezing preserves the flavor of fresh foods.
Hanno ordinato il congelamento temporaneo dei conti bancari?
Did they order the temporary freezing of the bank accounts?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| congelamento | masculine · singular |
| congelamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In medical contexts, it means 'frostbite', while 'ipotermia' refers to general hypothermia.
- Often used metaphorically for the freezing of funds or administrative procedures.