melt

• Nom désignant une substance fondue, en particulier de la neige ou de la glace qui fond, ou l'action/le processus de fusion sous l'effet de la chaleur.

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.

   Fonte

   • 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.

   Synonymesfusionliquefactionmeltingthawthawing

   Antonymescongealmentfreezinghardeningsolidification

2. Melted substanceB2informal

   A quantity of a substance that has been melted.

   Substance fondue

   • 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.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le passage d'un état solide à un état liquide, généralement sous l'effet de la chaleur; il peut aussi signifier disparaître progressivement ou devenir tendre.

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.

   fondre

   • 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.

   Synonymesliquefythaw

   Antonymescongealfreezehardensetsolidify

2. Become softer or disappearB1informal

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

   Fondre, se dissiper

   • 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.

   Synonymesdiminishdisappeardissolveevaporatefadesubsidethawvanish

   Antonymeshardenintensifypersistsolidifystrengthen

3. DissolveB1formal

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

   Dissoudre

   • 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.

   Synonymesdissolve

   Antonymescoagulatecoherecongealcurdlesetsolidifythicken

Variantes phrasalmelt downmelt off