Defrosting: meaning, definitions and examples

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defrosting

[ diːˈfrɒstɪŋ ]

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kitchen appliance

The action of removing frost or ice from a freezer or refrigerator.

Synonyms

deicing, thawing

Examples of usage

After a few hours, the defrosting process was complete.
She defrosted the freezer to make more room for groceries.

Translations

Translations of the word "defrosting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descongelamento

🇮🇳 डीफ्रॉस्टिंग

🇩🇪 Abtauen

🇮🇩 mencairkan

🇺🇦 розморожування

🇵🇱 rozmrażanie

🇯🇵 解凍 (かいとう)

🇫🇷 décongélation

🇪🇸 descongelación

🇹🇷 buz çözme

🇰🇷 해동 (解凍)

🇸🇦 إذابة الجليد

🇨🇿 rozmrazování

🇸🇰 rozmrazovanie

🇨🇳 解冻 (jiědòng)

🇸🇮 odmrzovanje

🇮🇸 afþýða

🇰🇿 ерітуді

🇬🇪 გალღობა (galghoba)

🇦🇿 ərimə

🇲🇽 descongelación

Word origin

The word 'defrosting' originated in the mid-20th century, combining 'de-' (meaning 'remove') and 'frost'. It refers to the process of removing frost or ice, typically from a freezer or refrigerator. As household appliances became more common, the need for defrosting became a regular task for many people. The word has since become widely used in kitchen appliance manuals and everyday conversation.