adfreeze

/ædˈfriz/

Definitions

1. verb

to freeze water in a porous material or a material with a high water content, such as concrete or soil, causing it to expand and become brittle.

“The adfreeze of the road’s foundation caused it to crack during the winter months.”

Synonyms

  • freeze
  • solidify

Antonyms

  • melt
  • thaw