Molten

/ˈmoʊltən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having been melted and made liquid by heat.

The molten lava flowed down the sides of the volcano, forming new land as it cooled.

In a state of fusion or melting.

The molten metal was poured into the molds to create intricate designs.

Softened or made pliable by heat.

The artist shaped the molten glass into beautiful sculptures before it solidified.

Middle English, from Old English 'meltan', meaning to melt.

molten core

The innermost layer of the Earth, consisting of molten iron and nickel.

molten metal

Metal that is in a melted or liquid state due to high temperature.

melt

To make or become liquefied by heat.

lava

Liquid rock that erupts from a volcano.

fuse

To melt or join together.

Extremely hot or intense.

It's molten outside; I can't handle this heat!

Very exciting or impressive.

That concert was molten; I had the time of my life!