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Melting
01
the process of turning something from a solid form to liquid by applying heat
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
meltings
Examples
The melting of the ice caps is a major concern for climate scientists.
melting
01
transitioning from a solid to a liquid state due to warmth or heat
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most melting
Comparative
more melting
gradable
Examples
The melting ice cream dripped down the cone in the summer sun.
02
showing or causing strong feelings of love, sympathy, or tenderness
Examples
She gave him a melting smile that made him forget his worries.
Lexical Tree
melting
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