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Melting-point

/ˈmɛltɪŋ pɔɪnt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

    "The melting-point of ice is 0 degrees Celsius."
  2. 2

    A specific temperature characteristic of a substance, indicating its phase transition from solid to liquid.

    "Different metals have varying melting-points, which are crucial for manufacturing processes."

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The term 'melting-point' combines 'melting', derived from the Old English 'meltan', meaning to soften or dissolve, and 'point', from Latin 'punctum', meaning a small mark or dot. The concept has evolved through scientific discourse since the 18th century, particularly in the context of thermodynamics.

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