defrost — to remove ice from something, especially food or a freezer
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove ice from something, especially food or a freezer
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfrɔːst/
Korean meaning: 얼음을 제거하다, 해동하다
Korean pronunciation: 디**프로**스트
Example Sentences
- My husband tried to defrost steak with a hairdryer and nearly burned down the kitchen.
- Please defrost the fish overnight in the refrigerator.
- I forgot to defrost the ice cream and bent three spoons trying to scoop it.
defrost
VERB//dɪˈfrɔːst//
to remove ice from something, especially food or a freezer
She defrosts the frozen chicken under warm water before dinner.
To defrost this frost will cost!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1895년경에 만들어진 단어로, '제거하다'는 뜻의 접두사 'de-'와 '얼다'는 뜻의 'frost'가 결합되어 '얼음을 제거하다'는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My husband tried to defrost steak with a hairdryer and nearly burned down the kitchen.”
“Please defrost the fish overnight in the refrigerator.”
“I forgot to defrost the ice cream and bent three spoons trying to scoop it.”
“The automatic defrost system keeps the refrigerator running efficiently.”
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