freezing out

in atmospheric chemistry
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02524
A term used in combustion for the analysis of @I02997@ flue gas components (largely the organic fraction) in which a series of traps at progressively lower temperatures is employed. In more general use, the term implies the removal of a condensable gas or liquid by condensation in a trap at low temperatures.
Source:
PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. (Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)) on page 2190 [Terms] [Paper]