melting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of meltingnext
as in evaporation

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melting

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verb

present participle of melt
1
as in vanishing
to cease to be visible the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun

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2
as in thawing
to go from a solid to a liquid state a forgotten carton of ice cream was melting away on the counter

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  1. evaporation
  2. passing
  3. disappearing
  4. evaporating
  5. dissipation
Noun
  • But Grow Cei said this time of year there is less evaporation.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
  • There's more evaporation resulting in storms simply having more to work with.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of evaporation
Noun
  • Well, this is a terrorist organization and group, but this is not going to be just a passing of power and authority.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Junior quarterback Noah Grubbs threw for 209 yards on 14-of-24 passing, and Lake Mary scored all three of its touchdowns on the ground.
    Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of passing
Verb
  • From repurposing parking lots to the specter of tariffs, disappearing pharmacies, and helping to ease the nation’s housing shortage, there are no lack of challenges and opportunities to be mulled over at this week’s ICSC New York convention.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some applications, like Signal, have the option of disappearing messages.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disappearing
Verb
  • The lake also needs to be ice-free because ice acts as a barrier, preventing moisture from evaporating off the lake.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Common humectants include hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which draw water into the skin, while occlusives like beeswax and petroleum jelly will act as a physical barrier to prevent moisture from evaporating.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of evaporating
Noun
  • The device also features thermal architecture that works with the Mac mini 2004 using air ducts and a metal casing that maximizes heat dissipation from the SSD and its controller.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The tonal shift goes from melancholy dissipation to ruinously adventurous.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of dissipation
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