melted; melting; melts
1
: to become altered from a solid to a liquid state usually by heat
2
a
: dissolve, disintegrate
the sugar melted in the coffee
b
: to disappear as if by dissolving
her anger melted at his kind words
3
obsolete
: to become subdued or crushed (as by sorrow)
4
: to become mild, tender, or gentle
5
: to lose outline or distinctness : blend
1
: to reduce from a solid to a liquid state usually by heat
2
: to cause to disappear or disperse
3
: to make tender or gentle : soften
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Verb
The butter melted in the frying pan.
The snow is finally melting.
She melted butter in the frying pan.
a tablespoon of melted butter
Their determination melted in the face of opposition.
She melted at his kindly words.
Her heart melted with compassion.
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Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Running water through the pipe will also help melt any remaining ice.
Apply gradual heat to the section of frozen pipe.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The candles can be bought in 8-ounce or 16-ounce jars, and many scents also are found in stores and online in wax melts, hand and body lotions, and linen sprays.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The life source of these plants spills down from the melting snow into a region replete with curbside canals everywhere.
—Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Running water through the pipe will also help melt any remaining ice.
Apply gradual heat to the section of frozen pipe.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The candles can be bought in 8-ounce or 16-ounce jars, and many scents also are found in stores and online in wax melts, hand and body lotions, and linen sprays.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Melt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melt. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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melt
1 of 2 verb1
: to change from a solid to a liquid state usually through heat
melt butter
snow melts
2
: dissolve sense 1
the sugar melted in the coffee
3
: to grow less : disappear
clouds melting away
4
: to make or become gentle : soften
a warm smile melts the heart
melter
noun
melt
2 of 2 noun
: a melted substance
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