thawing

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de pasar de un estado sólido a líquido por efecto del calor, o el período de clima templado que derrite la nieve y el hielo tras las heladas.

A noun referring to the process of changing from a solid to a liquid state due to heat, or a period of warm weather that melts snow and ice after a freeze.

1. Melting processB1formal

   The process by which heat transforms a substance from a solid state to a liquid state.

   fusión

   • The thawing of the ice caps is a major environmental concern.
   • Gradual thawing of the permafrost releases trapped methane.
   • The thawing of frozen food should be done in the refrigerator.

   Sinónimosfusionliquefactionmelting

   Antónimosfreezingsolidification

2. Warm spell after frostB1formal

   A period of warm weather that follows a freeze, causing snow and ice to melt.

   deshielo

   • The spring thawing caused rivers to swell with meltwater.
   • After a long winter, the thawing brought relief to the region.
   • The sudden thawing created hazardous conditions on the roads.

   Sinónimosthaw

• Verbo que se usa para indicar el proceso de derretirse o descongelarse, así como el acto de hacer que algo pase de estado congelado a no congelado.

A verb used to indicate the process of melting or becoming unfrozen, or making something unfrozen.

1. Melt or become liquidB1formal

   To change from a frozen solid to a liquid state as a result of warming.

   derretirse, descongelarse

   • The ice on the lake began to thaw in the spring sun.
   • She left the frozen chicken on the counter to thaw.
   • The warm weather will thaw the ground for planting.

   Sinónimosdefrostliquefymeltunfreeze

   Antónimosfreezesolidify

2. Become friendlier or less reservedB2informal

   To become more relaxed, friendly, or less formal in manner.

   volverse más cercano o menos formal

   • After a few jokes, the tense atmosphere began to thaw.
   • He slowly thawed towards his new colleagues.
   • Their relationship thawed after they had a long conversation.

   Sinónimosloosen upmeltrelaxsoftenunbendwarm up

   Antónimoschillcoolfreezeharden