melting

• Beschreibt etwas, das unter Hitzeeinwirkung flüssig wird; wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für einen zarten oder weich werdenden emotionalen Zustand verwendet.

Describes something that is becoming liquid due to heat; also used figuratively to describe a tender or softening emotional state.

1. Becoming liquidA2formal

   Describing something that is turning from a solid into a liquid due to heat.

   Schmelzend

   • The melting ice cream dripped onto the table.
   • The melting snow created puddles on the sidewalk.
   • The melting wax formed a pool around the candle.

   Synonymedissolvingsofteningthawing

   Antonymefreezingsolidifying

2. Emotionally tenderB2informal

   Describing a feeling of intense warmth, affection, or tenderness.

   Rührselig

   • Her melting gaze made him feel special.
   • He gave her a melting smile that softened her heart.
   • The movie had a melting love scene that brought tears to the audience.

   Synonymeaffectionategentlelovingsentimentalsofttenderwarm

   Antonymecallouscoldhard

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder Zustand bezeichnet, bei dem ein Stoff durch Erhitzen flüssig wird.

A noun referring to the process or state of something becoming liquid as a result of being heated.

unzählbar

1. Process of becoming liquidB1formal

   The process by which a solid turns into a liquid due to heat.

   Schmelzen

   • The melting of the ice caps is a major environmental concern.
   • The melting of the chocolate requires careful temperature control.
   • Scientists study the melting of metals in high-temperature furnaces.

   Synonymefusionliquefactionthawthawing

   Antonymefreezingsolidification

• 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