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Defrosting Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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defrosting

[diːˈfrɒstɪŋ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

kitchen appliance

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

Synonyms

deicing, thawing.

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Word Description / Examples
defrosting

Commonly used when referring to removing ice from the interior of a freezer, refrigerator, or frozen food. Most appropriate in household and kitchen contexts.

  • I need to do some defrosting before I can clean the freezer.
  • The chicken is defrosting; it should be ready to cook in an hour.
thawing

Appropriate for describing the process of ice, snow, or frozen items turning back into water or a liquid state, generally used in cooking or natural contexts.

  • Spring is coming and the ice on the lake is thawing.
  • Make sure the steaks are thawing before you start cooking.
deicing

Typically used in the context of removing ice from roadways, car windows, and airplane wings. Often associated with maintenance and safety.

  • The road crews are out deicing the highways.
  • Before taking off, the airplane went through a deicing process.

Examples of usage

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

Translations

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Origin of 'defrosting'

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,656 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.