Meaning of zero chill | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Cold temperatures of approximately zero degrees.
   countable, uncountable
2. The property of a casting having no chill (hardened surface).
   countable, uncountable
3. Inability to be calm or rational.
   countable, informal, uncountable
4. Lack of any good qualities.
   countable, informal, uncountable

Examples

“These nitrifying homes will act in any climate, provided they are guarded from zero chills.”

“The dull grey skies hint at more snow, and the zero chill approaches.”

“Abstract as the sun's insistent care, warmth's illusion burning memory's glass until you step outside into the zero chill — feel this bond become as frail as winter's grass.”

“The deep, killing cold eased, although she knew somehow that the zero chill was only held at bay.”

“As the carbon equivalent increases, the depth of the chill decreases until the entire sample is gray, showing a zero chill measurement.”

“It is hoped that future engine designs will incorporate a zero chill feature.”

“Chill depth in the castings poured with inoculant inserts was greatly reduced, and some of them (e.g. castings 35, 38) had the optimum combination of zero chill and low dross.”

“"Sam, I think we need to discuss your chill factor. Right now you're on like zero chill. It's just not going to do."”

“As my nephew Chase liked to say of ill-behaved people, “Dude had zero chill.””

““So dad can't get here?” She added some shrill tones into the rising outrage. “Zero chill.””

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