molten
word
Definition
Describes a solid material, especially metal or rock, that has been made liquid by heating.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in technical or scientific contexts, such as 'molten metal' or 'molten lava.' Rarely for everyday substances like chocolate (use 'melted' for food). Not usually used figuratively.
Spanish: fundido - derretido (metal, roca)Portuguese (BR): fundido - derretido (metal, rocha)Portuguese (PT): fundido - derretido (metal, rocha)Chinese (Simplified): 熔化的 - 融化的（金属、岩石）Chinese (Traditional): 熔化的 - 融化的（金屬、岩石）Hindi: पिघला हुआ (धातु, चट्टान)Arabic: منصهر - مذاب (معدن، صخر)Bengali: গলিতRussian: расплавленныйJapanese: 溶けた - 溶融したVietnamese: nóng chảyKorean: 용융된Turkish: erimişUrdu: پگھلا ہواIndonesian: cair - meleleh (bahan padat)
Example Sentences
The volcano erupted with molten lava.
basic
Workers poured molten iron into the mold.
basic
Molten rock glows orange as it flows.
basic
Be careful, the glass is still molten and extremely hot.
natural
They watched in awe as streams of molten metal flashed in the factory.
natural
When lightning struck the sand, it turned some into molten glass.
natural