[ noun ]
■ the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
e.g.)
・the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster
→
melting
,
thaw
,
thawing
[ verb ]
■ become less intense and fade away gradually
e.g.)
・her resistance melted under his charm
→
disappear
,
evaporate
[ verb ]
■ become less clearly visible or distinguishable
■ disappear gradually or seemingly
e.g.)
・The tree trunks are melting into the forest at dusk
→
fade
[ verb ]
■ become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial
→
mellow
,
mellow out
[ verb ]
■ become or cause to become soft or liquid
e.g.)
・The sun melted the ice
・the ice cream melted
・The heat melted the wax
→
dethaw
,
dissolve
,
thaw
,
unfreeze
,
unthaw
[ verb ]
■ lose its distinct outline or shape
■ blend gradually
e.g.)
・Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene
→
meld
[ verb ]
■ reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
e.g.)
・melt butter
・melt down gold
・The wax melted in the sun
→
melt down
,
run
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