The melting of ice by application of pre...

The melting of ice by application of pressure and its resolidification on releasing the pressure is known as _____.

A

melting point

B

boiling point

C

regelation

D

super incumbent pressure

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The correct Answer is:

C

During regelation, ice melts due to pressure and once pressure is withdrawn the water formed gets converted into ice.

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