English dictionary
melt
/m/E/lt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
ExamplesThe power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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See 2d <u>Milt</u>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
ExamplesMelt butter.
Melt down gold.
The wax melted in the sun.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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become or cause to become soft or liquid
ExamplesThe sun melted the ice.
The ice cream melted.
The heat melted the wax.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial
Source: WordNet 3.0
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lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
ExamplesHundreds of actors were melting into the scene.
Synonyms meldSource: WordNet 3.0
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become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
ExamplesThe tree trunks are melting into the forest at dusk.
Synonyms fadeSource: WordNet 3.0
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become less intense and fade away gradually
ExamplesHer resistance melted under his charm.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To reduce from a solid to a liquid state, as by heat; to liquefy; as, to <i>melt</i> wax, tallow, or lead; to <i>melt</i> ice or snow.
Source: webster1913
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To be changed from a solid to a liquid state under the influence of heat; as, butter and wax <i>melt</i> at moderate temperatures.
Source: webster1913