thaw

/θˈɔː/

/ˈθɔ/

to thaw

MAIN VERB

to become softer or liquid

synonyms : dethaw

1.1

to make something melt or softer

Thaw

a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt

synonyms : thawing

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

synonyms : melt

a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile

Examples

1. Diplomatic tensions thawed.

2. If you absolutely must speed up the defrosting process, thaw your beef in the microwave.

3. Is thawing meat for suckers?

4. Only 14 percent of cycles later thawed for fertilization and implantation result in a live birth.