Melting

/ˈmɛltɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of melting.

The melting of glaciers is a significant indicator of climate change.

The state or condition of being melted.

The chocolate was in a melting state, ready to be poured over the cake.

verb

The process of changing from a solid to a liquid due to the application of heat.

The snow on the ground began melting as the temperature rose.

To dissolve or cause to dissolve; to weaken or diminish.

The intense sunlight is melting the ice cream in my cone.

To lose one's rigidity or strength; to soften emotionally.

He melted at her kind words.

Middle English 'melten', from Old English 'meltan'; akin to Old High German 'melzan' and Latin 'meltare'.

melting point

The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

melting away

To gradually diminish or disappear.

melting heart

To become emotionally softened or vulnerable.

melt

To change from a solid to a liquid due to heat.

liquid

A state of matter that flows freely with a definite volume but no fixed shape.

To lose one's composure or to become overwhelmed.

When she smiled at him, he totally melted.

To become very affectionate or sentimental.

Watching the puppy play made her melt.