cold test
Low-temperature evaluation procedure
A cold test evaluates how something performs at low temperatures or without warming up.
Mechanics cold test engines by starting them after sitting overnight.
In manufacturing, materials undergo cold testing to check brittleness in freezing conditions.
The term also applies to any trial run without preparation: Let's cold test the presentation before rehearsing.
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- below freezingUnder water's solidification point
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- engineMachine producing motion
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