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Thaw vs Uncongeal - What's the difference?

thaw | uncongeal |

In lang=en terms the difference between thaw and uncongeal

is that thaw is to cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve specifically by gradual warming while uncongeal is to thaw; to become liquid again.

As verbs the difference between thaw and uncongeal

is that thaw is to melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; — said of that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws specifically by gradual warming while uncongeal is to thaw; to become liquid again.

As a noun thaw

is the melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost.

thaw

English

Alternative forms

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Verb

(en verb)
  • To melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; — said of that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws. Specifically by gradual warming
  • To become so warm as to melt ice and snow; — said in reference to the weather, and used impersonally.
  • (figuratively) To grow gentle or genial.
  • To cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve. Specifically by gradual warming.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost
  • a warmth of weather sufficient to melt that which is congealed. —.
  • See also

    * unthaw, dethaw

    Anagrams

    * * * English ergative verbs

    uncongeal

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To thaw; to become liquid again.
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