melt

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс перехода из твёрдого состояния в жидкое, обычно под воздействием тепла.

A noun referring to the act or process of changing from a solid to a liquid state, typically through the application of heat.

1. Melting processB1formal

   The act or process of changing from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heat.

   Таяние

   • The melt of the ice caps is a major environmental concern.
   • The melt of the chocolate was slow and even.
   • The melt of the snow created small streams.

   Synonymsfusionliquefactionmeltingthawthawing

   Antonymscongealmentfreezinghardeningsolidification

2. Melted substanceB2informal

   A quantity of a substance that has been melted.

   Расплав

   • The melt of the metal was poured into the mold.
   • The cheese melt on the pizza was perfectly golden.
   • The melt of the wax was used to seal the letter.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения процесса перехода из твёрдого состояния в жидкое, обычно под воздействием тепла.

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.

   Растаять

   • 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.

   Synonymsliquefythaw

   Antonymscongealfreezehardensetsolidify

2. Become softer or disappearB1informal

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

   Таять

   • 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.

   Synonymsdiminishdisappeardissolveevaporatefadesubsidethawvanish

   Antonymshardenintensifypersistsolidifystrengthen

3. DissolveB1formal

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

   Растворить

   • 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.

   Synonymsdissolve

   Antonymscoagulatecoherecongealcurdlesetsolidifythicken

Phrasal variantsmelt downmelt off