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1.
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster
'melt' - used as a verb
2.
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
melt butter
melt down gold
The wax melted in the sun
3.
become or cause to become soft or liquid
The sun melted the ice
the ice cream melted
The heat melted the wax
4.
become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial
5.
lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene
6.
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
The tree trunks are melting into the forest at dusk
7.
become less intense and fade away gradually
her resistance melted under his charm
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derived forms
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1. Melt / Plural
melts
2. Melt / Past
melted
3. Melt / Third Person
melts
4. Melt / Present Participle
melting
5. Melt / Past Participle
molten
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