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thawing - What does it mean?

Definition of 'thawing'

English

Verb

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  • Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The process by which something thaws.
  • * 1829 , James Macauley, The natural, statistical, and civil history of the state of New York
  • Hence, there is a succession of thawings and freezings. The former expand, and endeavour to restore the surface of the ground to its natural condition, while the latter contract and harden it.