melting

UK
/ˈmɛltɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɛltɪŋ/
meltingnoun
meltings
pl
Translations
The melting of the ice caps is a significant environmental concern.
Плавление ледяных шапок является значительной экологической проблемой.
The molten metal was poured into the mold.
Расплавленный металл был залит в форму.
Additional translations
Definitions
The process of changing from a solid to a liquid state, typically due to heat.
The melting of the ice caps is a significant concern for environmentalists.
A fusion or blending of different elements, often used metaphorically.
The festival was a melting of various cultural traditions.
meltingadjective
more melting
Comp.
most melting
Super.
UK
/ˈmɛltɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɛltɪŋ/
Translations
The melting snow created small streams on the road.
Таящий снег создал маленькие ручейки на дороге.
The melting chocolate was perfect for the fondue.
Плавящийся шоколад был идеален для фондю.
Definitions
Becoming liquefied by heat.
The melting ice cream dripped down the cone on the hot summer day.
Softening or becoming tender in feeling or emotion.
She gave him a melting smile that made his heart skip a beat.
meltverb

melting

Gerund

melted
Past Simple
melted
Past Participle
melting
Gerund
UK
/mɛlt/
US
/mɛlt/
Translations
The snow will melt in the sun.
Снег будет таять на солнце.
They melt the metal to create sculptures.
Они плавят металл, чтобы создавать скульптуры.
She decided to melt the butter before adding it to the recipe.
Она решила растопить масло перед тем, как добавить его в рецепт.
Definitions
To change from a solid to a liquid state, typically as a result of heat.
The ice cream began to melt in the hot sun.
To become more gentle or tender in attitude or feeling.
Her stern expression began to melt as she listened to the child's story.
To cause something to become more gentle or tender.
His kind words melted her anger away.
To heat (a solid) until it becomes liquid.
She melted the chocolate in a double boiler.
meltnoun
Definitions
The process of becoming liquefied by heat.
The melt of the ice was accelerated by the rising temperatures.
A dish or sandwich containing melted cheese.
I ordered a tuna melt for lunch.
The quantity of metal melted at one time.
The foundry produced a large melt of steel for the construction project.
(slang, chiefly British) A weak, foolish, or contemptible person.
Stop being such a melt and stand up for yourself.