melting
Prononciation : [ˈmɛltɪŋ]
Mot
Contexte : « physical change »
(verb) when a solid turns into a liquid because it gets warm. Think about ice cubes in a glass; when they warm up, they start to melt and become water.
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The ice is melting in the sun, and soon it will be all water.
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The ice did not melt because it was kept in a cold freezer.
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What happens to the chocolate when you heat it? Does it start melting?
Contexte : « process »
(noun) the act or process of a solid changing into a liquid. When you see this happen, like butter turning to liquid on a hot stove, that’s melting.
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The melting of the ice created a small pond on the warm pavement.
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The melting did not happen quickly because the temperature was still too low.
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Have you ever seen the melting of snow in spring?
Contexte : « emotion »
(verb) to feel a strong emotion, especially warmth or love. When someone does something sweet, it can make your heart feel like it's melting.
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Her kind words melted my heart and made me feel really happy.
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The sad movie did not melt his heart; he remained unaffected by it.
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Did the puppy’s adorable face make you feel like your heart was melting?
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