thawing

• Substantivo que designa o processo de passar do estado sólido para o líquido sob a ação do calor, ou o período de tempo mais quente que derrete a neve e o gelo após uma geada.

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.

   Descongelamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfusionliquefactionmelting

   Antônimosfreezingsolidification

2. Warm spell after frostB1formal

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

   Degelo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosthaw

• Verbo que indica o processo de derreter ou descongelar, bem como tornar algo não congelado; também pode significar amolecer ou ceder em uma atitude ou relação.

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.

   Derreter

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdefrostliquefymeltunfreeze

   Antônimosfreezesolidify

2. Become friendlier or less reservedB2informal

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

   Amolecer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosloosen upmeltrelaxsoftenunbendwarm up

   Antônimoschillcoolfreezeharden