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molten
UK
/ˈməʊltən/
US
/ˈmoʊltən/
Translations
UK
/ˈməʊltən/
US
/ˈmoʊltən/
Generally treated as non-gradable; comparative and superlative forms are not used.
The molten lava flowed down the side of the volcano.
Расплавленная лава стекала по склону вулкана.
UK
/ˈməʊl.tən/
US
/ˈmoʊl.tən/
Functioning as the past participle of 'melt', primarily in literary or technical contexts.
Definitions
The molten lava flowed down the sides of the volcano, glowing brightly in the night.
The sunset painted the clouds in molten gold.
The glass became molten before being shaped into a vase.