Unmeltable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmeltable

 

[ ʌnˈmɛltəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in relation to a substance

Unable to be melted; resistant to melting.

Synonyms

imperishable, indestructible, non-melting.

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Word Description / Examples
unmeltable

Used when referring to materials or substances that do not melt under high temperature conditions.

  • The new alloy was praised for being unmeltable, making it ideal for aerospace engineering
imperishable

Used mainly to describe something that does not decay or perish over time, commonly used in the context of food or abstract concepts like memories.

  • Canned goods are marketed as almost imperishable, ideal for long-term storage
indestructible

Used to describe something that cannot be destroyed by any means. Often used for strong materials or metaphorically for concepts or emotions.

  • The myth about Superman suggests that he is indestructible
  • Their friendship seemed indestructible despite all challenges
non-melting

Used to refer to something that does not melt, similar to 'unmeltable', but often in a more casual or everyday context.

  • The candy is designed to be non-melting, making it perfect for hot summer days

Examples of usage

  • The unmeltable metal alloy remained solid even under extreme heat.
  • The unmeltable plastic coating protected the wires from melting in the fire.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmeltable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não derretível

🇮🇳 पिघलाया नहीं जा सकता

🇩🇪 unerschmelzbar

🇮🇩 tak dapat meleleh

🇺🇦 незплавний

🇵🇱 nie do stopienia

🇯🇵 溶けない

🇫🇷 infonduable

🇪🇸 no fundible

🇹🇷 erimez

🇰🇷 녹지 않는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للذوبان

🇨🇿 neroztavitelný

🇸🇰 neroztaviteľný

🇨🇳 不可熔化的

🇸🇮 netaljiv

🇮🇸 ósbráðanlegt

🇰🇿 ерітілмейтін

🇬🇪 გაუდნობადი

🇦🇿 əriyib getməyən

🇲🇽 no fundible

Etymology

The word 'unmeltable' is a relatively modern term used to describe substances that cannot be melted or are resistant to melting. It is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'meltable' which comes from 'melt' meaning to change from a solid to a liquid state. The concept of unmeltable materials has become increasingly important in industries where high temperatures are involved, such as in metallurgy and engineering.

See also: melt, meltable, meltdown, melted, melting, melts, molten.