Suchen
to defrost
01
auftauen, abtauen
to cause something frozen become warmer to melt away the ice or frost
Transitive: to defrost sth
Example
The refrigerator is currently defrosting the ice in the freezer.
Last night, they defrosted the chicken in preparation for dinner.
While cooking, they were defrosting the frozen fish.
02
auftauen, abtauchen
to soften or melt due to an increase in temperature
Intransitive
Example
As the day warms up, the frozen pond will defrost.
The frozen lake is slowly defrosting in the warmth of spring.
Yesterday, the snow on the roof defrosted as the temperature rose.
Beispiel
The refrigerator is currently defrosting the ice in the freezer.
Last night, they defrosted the chicken in preparation for dinner.
While cooking, they were defrosting the frozen fish.
Tomorrow, they will defrost the car windshield before driving.
She uses the microwave to defrost frozen vegetables quickly.
