melt

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de passar do estado sólido para o líquido, geralmente por ação do calor. Também pode indicar o material derretido, o período de degelo ou, em metalurgia, uma quantidade de metal fundido.

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.

   Fusão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfusionliquefactionmeltingthawthawing

   Antônimoscongealmentfreezinghardeningsolidification

2. Melted substanceB2informal

   A quantity of a substance that has been melted.

   Massa fundida

   • 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.

• Verbo que indica a passagem do estado sólido para o líquido, geralmente pela ação do calor; também pode significar derreter-se, desmanchar-se ou comover-se.

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.

   Derreter

   • 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.

   Sinônimosliquefythaw

   Antônimoscongealfreezehardensetsolidify

2. Become softer or disappearB1informal

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

   Derreter

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdiminishdisappeardissolveevaporatefadesubsidethawvanish

   Antônimoshardenintensifypersistsolidifystrengthen

3. DissolveB1formal

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

   Dissolver

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdissolve

   Antônimoscoagulatecoherecongealcurdlesetsolidifythicken

Variantes phrasalmelt downmelt off