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melt
noun(melt)the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
Examples:
The power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster.
melt
verb(melt)become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
Synonyms: fade,
Examples:
The tree trunks are melting into the forest at dusk.
melt
verb(melt)become less intense and fade away gradually
Examples:
Her resistance melted under his charm.
melt
verb(melt)become or cause to become soft or liquid
Examples:
The sun melted the ice.
The ice cream melted.
The heat melted the wax.
The ice cream melted.
The heat melted the wax.
melt
verb(melt)lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
Synonyms: meld,
Examples:
Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene.
melt
verb(melt)reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
Synonyms: melt down, run,
Examples:
Melt butter.
Melt down gold.
The wax melted in the sun.
Melt down gold.
The wax melted in the sun.