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to thaw
01
descongelar, derreter
to become softer or liquid
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the days grew warmer, the snowbanks along the roadside began to thaw.
À medida que os dias ficavam mais quentes, os bancos de neve ao lado da estrada começaram a derreter.
1.1
descongelar, derreter
to make something melt or soften
Transitive: to thaw something frozen
Exemplos
The warmth of the sun is currently thawing the icy patches on the road.
O calor do sol está atualmente derretendo as manchas de gelo na estrada.
Thaw
01
degelo, derretimento
a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt
Exemplos
After a long winter, the spring thaw revealed the first signs of green.
Depois de um longo inverno, o degelo da primavera revelou os primeiros sinais de verde.
02
the process of a substance changing from solid to liquid due to heat
Exemplos
The scientist measured the rate of thaw in the sample.
03
a lessening or relaxation of tensions, hostility, or emotional reserve
Exemplos
The thaw in the office atmosphere encouraged collaboration.
Árvore Lexical
dethaw
thawed
thawing
thaw
