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Addition of salt to snow reduces the freezing point of ice. The lowering of the freezing point helps in melting the ice. The freezing point of water is 0°C. Lowering of the freezing point causes the point to go below 0°C and the ice melts. Hence salt is a de-icing agent and can be used to melt ice covered roads in hilly areas.
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