melting
/ˈmɛltɪŋ/
adjective
- Becoming liquid as a result of heating; in the process of melting.
- We watched the melting snow drip from the roof.
- The melting ice cream left a sticky trail on the table.
- The melting candle wax formed colorful puddles.
- Extremely hot; causing one to feel as if melting (informal).
- It was a melting summer day, perfect for the beach.
- The melting heat of the desert made us seek shade.
- The kitchen felt melting after baking for hours.
- Tender and romantic in a way that makes one feel weak or emotional (informal).
- Her voice was soft and melting as she sang the lullaby.
- The movie had a melting love scene that brought tears to everyone's eyes.
- He gave her a melting look that made her heart skip a beat.
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noun
- The process of changing from a solid to a liquid state through heat.
- The melting of the chocolate must be done slowly to avoid burning.
- The melting of the polar ice caps is a major environmental concern.
- Melting occurs when a substance reaches its melting point.
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verb
- Present participle of melt: to change or cause to change from a solid to a liquid state through heating.
- The sun is melting the frost on the car windows.
- She is melting the cheese for the fondue.
- The butter is melting in the hot pan.