Freeze
noun, verbal noun
When things are frozen they get tied up in ice, causing a freeze.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
まだ完全には凍結していないかもしれないから、気を付けてね。
It might not be completely frozen yet, so be careful.
凍結防止のために道に塩をまきます。
We spread salt on the roads to prevent freezing.
彼女は道路の凍結についてよく文句を言っています。
She often complains about frozen roads.