melting
word · lemma: melt
/ˈmɛɫtɪŋ/
MEL-ting
/mˈɛltɪŋ/
MEL-ting
Definition
'Melting' is the process of changing from a solid to a liquid because of heat, like when ice turns into water. It can also refer to making someone feel soft emotions.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for ice, butter, cheese, and metals. 'Melting' can also describe emotional reactions, especially in phrases like 'melting smile' or 'my heart is melting.' Used in both scientific and everyday contexts.
Spanish: derretimiento - fundición (metales)Portuguese (BR): derretimento - fusão (metais)Portuguese (PT): derretimento - fusão (metais)Chinese (Simplified): 融化 - 熔化（金属）Chinese (Traditional): 融化 - 熔化（金屬）Hindi: पिघलनाArabic: ذوبانBengali: গলন - গলে যাওয়া (ভাবপূর্ণ ভাবেও ব্যবহৃত হয়)Russian: плавление - таяниеJapanese: 融解 - とろける（感情的なニュアンスも含む）Vietnamese: tan chảyKorean: 녹음Turkish: erimeUrdu: پگھلناIndonesian: meleleh
Example Sentences
The ice is melting in the sun.
basic
Butter is melting in the pan.
basic
The snow started melting in March.
basic
The chocolate in my pocket is melting already.
natural
Her melting smile made everyone feel welcome.
natural
Global warming is causing glaciers to experience rapid melting.
natural