Term: freezing out
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02524

Definition:
A term used in combustion for the analysis of incinerator flue gas components (largely the organic fraction) in which a series of traps at progressively lower temperatures is employed. In more general use, the term implies the removal of a condensable gas or liquid by condensation in a trap at low temperatures.

Related Terms:
1) incinerator (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I02997).

Source: PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2190 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)

Citation: 'freezing out' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02524

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