What exactly happens during freezing?

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What exactly happens during freezing?

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I did an experiment about the Mpemba effect and found that the time spent at the freezing stage contributes to the rate at which the water freezes. Some took longer while others didn't take as much time. All I know about freezing is that the water molecules gradually lose energy and stay in place due to the intermolecular bonds, but I don't know how or why they would spend different amounts of time at the freezing stage. I think it's also important to note that I observed supercooling in every sample that I did and the samples reached the freezing stage immediately after the water released its latent heat.

Just ask if any more information or clarification is required. Thanks in advance!
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