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to thaw
01
descongelar, derretir
to become softer or liquid
Intransitive
Ejemplos
After weeks of cold weather, the ground began to thaw, revealing patches of green grass beneath the snow.
Después de semanas de clima frío, el suelo comenzó a descongelarse, revelando parches de hierba verde bajo la nieve.
As spring approached, the frozen lake started to thaw, creating dangerous conditions for ice skaters.
A medida que se acercaba la primavera, el lago congelado comenzó a descongelarse, creando condiciones peligrosas para los patinadores sobre hielo.
1.1
descongelar, derretir
to make something melt or soften
Transitive: to thaw something frozen
Ejemplos
She uses a hairdryer to thaw the frozen pipes during winter.
Ella usa un secador de pelo para descongelar las tuberías congeladas durante el invierno.
The microwave has successfully thawed the frozen vegetables for dinner.
El microondas ha logrado descongelar las verduras congeladas para la cena.
Thaw
01
deshielo
a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt
Ejemplos
The thaw came early this year, melting the snow quickly.
El deshielo llegó temprano este año, derritiendo la nieve rápidamente.
The thaw allowed the river to flow freely again.
El deshielo permitió que el río fluyera libremente nuevamente.
02
the process of a substance changing from solid to liquid due to heat
Ejemplos
Allow the meat to undergo a complete thaw before cooking.
The ice underwent a slow thaw in the warm room.
03
a lessening or relaxation of tensions, hostility, or emotional reserve
Ejemplos
The meeting marked a thaw in diplomatic relations.
There was a thaw in their previously frosty friendship.
Árbol Léxico
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thawed
thawing
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