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thaw
noun
verb
The process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
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θɔː
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noun
The process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
“The power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster”
noun
Warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
“They welcomed the spring thaw”
noun
A relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; 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
“The sun melted the ice”
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The power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster
The thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours
They welcomed the spring thaw
The thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs
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
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