jégkockát

Jégkocka is the Hungarian word for ice cube. Ice cubes are small pieces of frozen water, typically produced by freezing water in an ice cube tray. They are commonly used to cool beverages, such as water, juice, soda, and alcoholic drinks. The primary function of a jégkocka is to lower the temperature of a liquid without diluting it significantly as it melts, although some dilution will occur.

The process of making jégkocka involves filling individual compartments of an ice cube tray with water and placing it in a freezer. Once the water is frozen solid, the jégkocka can be removed from the tray and added to drinks. Beyond beverages, jégkocka can also be used for other purposes, such as in food preparation, for example, to rapidly chill cooked food or to keep ingredients cold while preparing them. In some cases, they are used for medicinal purposes, such as to reduce swelling or numb minor injuries, though this is typically done with specialized ice packs rather than standard jégkocka. The term "jégkocka" is specific to the Hungarian language and directly translates to "ice cube."