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Can water stay liquid below zero degrees Celsius?

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Yes. If you lower the temperature of a test tube of water slowly, the water can remain liquid if it is not disturbed. As soon as the super cold water is disturbed the water will start crystalizing at a nucleation point and will convert to ice very quickly.

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