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Meaning of dethaw
The primary meaning of the word "dethaw" is to become or make something no longer frozen.
Etymology of dethaw
The word "dethaw" is derived from the prefix "de-" meaning removal or reversal, and "thaw" which comes from Old English "thawian" meaning to melt or become liquid, and is related to the Old Norse "thawaa" with a similar meaning.
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the process of something becoming unfrozen.
Synonyms
Definitions
- To become or make something no longer frozen, typically as a result of a rise in temperature.
- * To loosen or release something that has become stuck or rigid due to cold.
Usage Examples
- The frozen food will dethaw if you leave it at room temperature for too long.
- * After a few hours, the frost on the window began to dethaw.
- * The pipes will dethaw once the heating is turned on.