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thawing


Meanings
  • verb

    The process of becoming warmer and melting, especially of ice or snow.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with thawing
awing , dawning , pawning
Variants
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thaw , thawed , thawing , thaws
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to loosen' or 'to free'. The current meaning is derived from the idea of melting ice, which allows things to be freed from its grip.


Trivia
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  1. Thawing is necessary for hibernating animals to wake up from their winter sleep.

  2. The speed of thawing depends on various factors, including temperature and wind.

  3. Thawing is an essential step in the production of ice cream.


Related Concepts
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  1. Melting: Related concept that refers to the process of changing a solid into a liquid due to an increase in temperature.

  2. Refrigeration: Process of preserving food by storing it at low temperatures, often involving freezing.


Culture
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Thawing is a crucial concept in various fields such as meteorology, agriculture, and food science. In meteorology, thawing refers to the melting of snow and ice, which can lead to flooding and other hazards. In agriculture, thawing of the ground is essential for planting crops. In food science, thawing is the process of bringing frozen food to a temperature where it can be cooked or eaten.

How to Memorize "thawing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a block of ice slowly melting in the sun. Visualize the ice turning into water and the temperature around it increasing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'thawing' with 'warming up' or 'melting'. Remember that it's the process of becoming warmer and melting, especially of ice or snow.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Thawing is Melting, Making Everything Wet' to remember the meaning of the word.


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