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Compared with the freezing-point of a salt water solution, the freezing-point of water is

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The freezing point of pure water will be higher than the freezing point of a salt water solution.

If you look at sea temperature measurements in the arctic and Antarctic oceans, it is common for sea water to be ~ -2°C (about 28° F); icebergs are solid water (ice), but are pure water (no salts).

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