Molten: meaning, definitions and examples

hot liquid

Molten refers to a substance, typically metal or rock, that is in a liquid state due to being heated to a very high temperature. It is often described as glowing or flowing like a liquid. Molten substances have the ability to solidify when they cool down.

liquefied, liquid, melted

Examples of usage

• The blacksmith poured the molten iron into the mold.

• The volcanic lava was molten and flowing down the mountain.

• The molten chocolate was poured over the cake.

• The molten metal quickly hardened into a solid form.

• The workers wore protective gear while handling the molten metal.