unthaw

/ˌʌnˈθô/
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Other forms: unthawed; unthawing

Definitions of unthaw
  1. verb
    become or cause to become soft or liquid
    synonyms: dethaw, dissolve, melt, thaw, unfreeze
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    types:
    deliquesce
    melt, liquefy, or dissolve, by absorbing moisture from the air
    de-ice, defrost, deice
    make or become free of frost or ice
    type of:
    flux, liquefy, liquify
    become liquid or fluid when heated
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