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to melt
01
derreter, fundir
(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat
Intransitive
Example
Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.
The chocolate is melting as it sits under the sun.
As the temperature rose, the glacier was melting at an alarming rate.
02
derreter, fundir
to cause something that is in solid form to turn into liquid form by use of heat
Transitive: to melt solid matter
Example
The chef melted cheese on top of the burger to give it a gooey texture.
He melted the ice on the windshield by pouring warm water over it.
She melted butter in a saucepan to prepare pancakes for breakfast.
03
derreter, emocionar-se
to be deeply moved or touched by something
Intransitive
Example
Hearing the touching story of perseverance and triumph made the audience melt with admiration for the speaker.
The sight of the children singing carols at the nursing home made the residents melt.
The tender gesture of holding hands caused her to melt with affection for her partner.
04
derreter, misturar
to lose distinct boundaries or characteristics
Intransitive: to melt into sth
Example
As the sun set, the harsh glare of daylight melted into the soft hues of twilight.
As the fog rolled in, the distant mountains seemed to melt into the mist, blurring their sharp edges.
The colors of the sunset melted into each other, creating a beautiful blend of pinks and oranges across the sky.
05
derreter, diminuir
to become less intense and gradually diminish
Intransitive
Example
After the argument, tension between them began to melt, and they were able to reconcile their differences.
As the music played softly, the stress and worries of the day melted.
As the music played softly, the stress and worries of the day melted.
Melt
01
fusão, derretimento
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
Exemplo
Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.
The chocolate is melting as it sits under the sun.
As the temperature rose, the glacier was melting at an alarming rate.
The forecast predicts that the ice cream will melt in the afternoon sun.
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