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Definition of Chilling
1. Adjective. Provoking fear terror. "The most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge"
Exact synonyms: Scarey, Scary, Shivery, Shuddery
Similar to: Alarming
Derivative terms: Scare, Scare, Shiver, Shudder
Similar to: Alarming
Derivative terms: Scare, Scare, Shiver, Shudder
2. Noun. The process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature.
Exact synonyms: Cooling, Temperature Reduction
Specialized synonyms: Freeze, Freezing, Heat Dissipation, Infrigidation, Refrigeration
Generic synonyms: Temperature Change
Derivative terms: Chill, Chill, Cool, Cool
Specialized synonyms: Freeze, Freezing, Heat Dissipation, Infrigidation, Refrigeration
Generic synonyms: Temperature Change
Derivative terms: Chill, Chill, Cool, Cool
Definition of Chilling
1. a. Making chilly or cold; depressing; discouraging; cold; distant; as, a chilling breeze; a chilling manner.
Definition of Chilling
1. Adjective. Becoming cold. ¹
2. Adjective. Causing mild fear. ¹
3. Verb. (present participle of chill) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chilling
1. chill [v] - See also: chill
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chilling
Literary usage of Chilling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Improving Planting Stock Quality: The Humboldt Experience by James L. Jenkinson (1995)
"Seed source and chilling period effects were assessed using variance analysis
... Each source germinated rapidly and completely after extended chilling, ..."
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