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Meanings of melt in English

Portuguese
fusão
Catalan
desglaç
Spanish
fusión
Wikidata

The process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid.

fusão
Wikidata

To make back into a base material by melting.

Portuguese
amolecer
Catalan
desfer
Spanish
deshacer

Become or cause to become soft or liquid.

amolecer
Portuguese
derreter
Catalan
desfer-se

Reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating.

derreter
Usage of melt in English
1
Particularly in respect to increased winds and increased melt water, said Williams.
The Guardian
2
Pile B would need 8 times the energy in order to melt.
Wired
3
With no way to melt water or cook, they were in trouble.
Rock and Ice Magazine
4
The higher temperature of the water will help melt the colder snow.
Climbing Magazine
5
Some observers believe there are danger signs that may foreshadow a melt-down.
BBC
6
Jackson saw me looking and gave me a look that'd melt lead!
James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing
7
Top burger with cheese and continue cooking until cheese begins to melt.
Hungry girl 1-2-3: the easiest, most delicious, guilt-free recip...
8
Whenever we want water, we just build a camp-fire and melt some.
Cat’s Cradle
9
Does a love potion have the power to melt a guy's heart?
The South African
10
Hotter and hotter glows the old heart beneath; melt it must soon.
The Drummer Boy
11
Its edges seemed to melt away in the flight of the water-dust.
Romance
12
Water below struggles against its ceiling, waiting for the melt to begin.
Radio NZ
13
When heated, such products don't melt; they soften and then dry out.
On food and cooking: the science and lore of the kitchen
14
As I approach the children sidle away or melt into the air.
Waiting for the Barbarians
15
Washington argues that climate change will melt the bears' icy Arctic habitat.
Reuters
16
Return topped crust to the oven to allow the cheese to melt.
Ebony
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Common
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Common
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