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thaw

/θɔː/

Meanings
noun
The melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost

Examples :

""After a week of freezing temperatures, we finally saw a significant thaw today, and the snow started to melt." "
weather nature environment physics geology

Related Words

Illustration temperatures

temperatures noun

/ˈtɛmpərətʃərz/ /ˈtɛmprətʃərz/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration anything

anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

Illustration resolution

resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

A strong will, determination.

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

Illustration reference

reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

A relationship or relation (to something).

"The teacher's explanation had a clear reference to the textbook. "

Illustration freezing

freezing verb

/ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/

Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.

"The lake froze solid."

Illustration gradually

gradually adverb

/ˈɡɹædʒuəli/

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

Illustration sufficient

sufficient adjective

/səˈfɪʃənt/

Equal to the end proposed; adequate to what is needed; enough

"There is not sufficient access to the internet in many small rural villages."

Illustration liquefaction

liquefaction noun

/ˌlɪkwɪˈfækʃən/ /ˌlɪkwiˈfækʃən/

Process of being, or state of having been, made liquid (from either a solid or a gas)

"During the earthquake, the liquefaction of the soil caused buildings to sink. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration congealed

congealed verb

/kənˈdʒiːld/ /kɑnˈdʒiːld/

To change from a liquid to solid state perhaps by cold

"The gravy on my plate congealed as it got cold. "

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allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"