melted

• Bezeichnet etwas, das durch Hitze flüssig geworden ist, z. B. geschmolzenes Metall oder Eis; auch in Bezug auf Speisen wie geschmolzener Käse oder Butter.

Describes something that has been turned into a liquid by heating.

1. Changed from solid to liquidA2formal

   Describes a substance that has been transformed from a solid state into a liquid state, typically by heating.

   Von fest zu flüssig

   • The melted butter was poured over the popcorn.
   • Melted snow formed puddles on the sidewalk.
   • The artist used melted wax to create the sculpture.

   Synonymefusedliquefiedliquidmoltenthawed

   Antonymecoagulatedfrozensolidified

• Verb, das den Übergang eines Stoffes vom festen in den flüssigen Zustand bezeichnet, meist durch Wärme verursacht. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas durch Wärme flüssig zu machen oder weich werden zu lassen.

A verb used to indicate the process of changing from a solid to a liquid state, typically through the application of heat.

1. Change from solid to liquidA2formal

   To change a solid substance into a liquid by heating it.

   Schmelzen

   • The ice cream melted quickly in the sun.
   • She melted the butter in a pan.
   • The snow on the roof began to melt as the temperature rose.

   Synonymeliquefythaw

   Antonymecongealfreezehardensetsolidify

2. Become softer or disappearB1informal

   To gradually disappear or become less intense, often used for feelings or emotions.

   Schmelzen

   • His anger melted away when he saw her smile.
   • The tension in the room melted after the joke.
   • Her heart melted at the sight of the puppy.

   Synonymediminishdisappeardissolveevaporatefadesubsidethawvanish

   Antonymehardenintensifypersistsolidifystrengthen

3. DissolveB1formal

   To cause something to become liquid by mixing with a liquid.

   Auflösen

   • Stir the sugar until it melts in the water.
   • The salt will melt into the soup as it cooks.
   • Add the chocolate and let it melt completely.

   Synonymedissolve

   Antonymecoagulatecoherecongealcurdlesetsolidifythicken

Phrasal-Variantenmelt downmelt off