defrost

• Verbo que se usa para referirse al proceso de quitar la escarcha o el hielo de algo, o de hacer que algo congelado deje de estar congelado.

A verb used to indicate the process of removing frost or ice from something, or causing something frozen to become unfrozen.

1. Remove ice or frostA2formal

   To make something free of ice or frost, typically by warming it.

   descongelar

   • I need to defrost the freezer this weekend.
   • She defrosted the windshield with a scraper.
   • The refrigerator automatically defrosts every few hours.

   Sinónimosdeicemeltthawunfreeze

   Antónimosfreezefrostice

2. Thaw frozen foodA2formal

   To cause frozen food to become unfrozen, usually by leaving it at room temperature or in a microwave.

   Descongelar alimentos

   • Remember to defrost the chicken before cooking.
   • You can defrost the bread in the microwave.
   • He defrosted the frozen vegetables in a pan of warm water.

   Sinónimosthawunfreeze

   Antónimosfreeze