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defrost

 

[ diːˈfrɒst ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

kitchen

To remove frost or ice from a surface by melting it.

Synonyms

de-ice, melt, thaw

Examples of usage

  • The best way to defrost meat is to leave it in the fridge overnight.
  • Don't use hot water to defrost your windshield, as it can crack the glass.
Context #2 | Noun

refrigerator

The setting on a refrigerator to remove frost from the freezer compartment.

Synonyms

de-icing, thawing

Examples of usage

  • I need to turn up the defrost setting on my fridge, it's starting to build up ice.

Translations

Translations of the word "defrost" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descongelar

🇮🇳 डीफ्रॉस्ट

🇩🇪 auftauen

🇮🇩 mencairkan

🇺🇦 розморожувати

🇵🇱 rozmrażać

🇯🇵 解凍する (かいとうする)

🇫🇷 dégivrer

🇪🇸 descongelar

🇹🇷 çözülmek

🇰🇷 해동하다 (haedonghada)

🇸🇦 إذابة الجليد

🇨🇿 rozmrazit

🇸🇰 rozmraziť

🇨🇳 解冻 (jiědòng)

🇸🇮 odmrzniti

🇮🇸 afþýða

🇰🇿 ерітү

🇬🇪 გალღობა (galghoba)

🇦🇿 ərimək

🇲🇽 descongelar

Etymology

The word 'defrost' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'frost'. The process of defrosting has been essential in food preservation and refrigeration technology, allowing for the safe storage of perishable items. Over time, advancements in refrigeration systems have improved the efficiency of defrosting mechanisms, making it a common feature in modern appliances.

See also: frost, frostiness, frosting, frosty, hoarfrost.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,742 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.