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Currents of molten lava rose and collapsed like thick tongues of muddy ocean water, making a concussive sloshing sound that snapped and boomed.—Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024 Train derailment in Kentucky forced evacuation for molten sulfur spill
In November 2023, a CSX train derailed in Eastern Kentucky, spilling molten sulfur and forcing the evacuation of a nearby small town over air quality concerns, NBC News reported.—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024 In addition to being a chocolate batter with chocolate chunks on top, the inside appears to have melted chocolate, similar to a molten lava cake.—Carolyn Burt, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024 They're classically made with firm, tart apples like Granny Smith, then coated with molten caramel before being dipped into crushed nuts, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or other festive decorations.—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for molten
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from past participle of melten to melt
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