molten

• Bezeichnet einen Stoff, besonders Metall oder Gestein, der durch starke Hitze flüssig geworden ist. Auch allgemein für geschmolzene oder flüssig gewordene Materialien verwendet.

Describes a substance, especially metal or rock, that has been heated to a very high temperature and turned into a liquid state.

1. Liquefied by heatB2formal

   Describes a substance that has been heated to the point of becoming liquid, typically used for metals, rock, or glass.

   Geschmolzen durch Hitze

   • The volcano erupted, spewing molten lava down the mountainside.
   • Molten iron is poured into molds to create steel beams.
   • The glassblower carefully shaped the molten glass into a vase.

   Synonymefluidfusedliquefiedmelted

   Antonymecongealedfrozensolidsolidified

• 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