thaw
thaw
θɔ
thaw
British pronunciation
/θɔː/

Definizione e significato di "thaw"in inglese

to thaw
01

sciogliere, disgelare

to become softer or liquid
Intransitive
to thaw definition and meaning
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Esempi
After weeks of cold weather, the ground began to thaw, revealing patches of green grass beneath the snow.
Dopo settimane di freddo, il terreno ha iniziato a sciogliersi, rivelando chiazze di erba verde sotto la neve.
As spring approached, the frozen lake started to thaw, creating dangerous conditions for ice skaters.
Con l'avvicinarsi della primavera, il lago ghiacciato iniziò a sciogliersi, creando condizioni pericolose per i pattinatori sul ghiaccio.
1.1

scongelare, sciogliere

to make something melt or soften
Transitive: to thaw something frozen
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example
Esempi
She uses a hairdryer to thaw the frozen pipes during winter.
Lei usa un asciugacapelli per scongelare i tubi congelati durante l'inverno.
The microwave has successfully thawed the frozen vegetables for dinner.
Il microonde ha scongelato con successo le verdure surgelate per la cena.
01

disgelo

a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt
thaw definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The thaw came early this year, melting the snow quickly.
Il disgelo è arrivato presto quest'anno, sciogliendo rapidamente la neve.
The thaw allowed the river to flow freely again.
Il disgelo ha permesso al fiume di scorrere liberamente di nuovo.
02

the process of a substance changing from solid to liquid due to heat

example
Esempi
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

example
Esempi
The meeting marked a thaw in diplomatic relations.
There was a thaw in their previously frosty friendship.
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