noun
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
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- the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster
- the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours
noun
warm weather following a freeze
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- snow and ice melt
- they welcomed the spring thaw
noun
a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve
Examples
- becoming less hostile
- the thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs
verb
become or cause to become soft or liquid
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- The sun melted the ice
- the ice thawed
- the ice cream melted
- The heat melted the wax
- The giant iceberg dissolved over the years during the global warming phase
- dethaw the meat