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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed around 1895, defrost combines the prefix de- (meaning 'to remove') with frost (meaning 'ice' or 'frozen state'). The word emerged to describe the process of removing ice or thawing something that has been frozen.
Breakdown
de- (removal, reversal) + frost (ice crystals, frozen state). The prefix de- indicates the reversal or removal of the freezing condition denoted by frost.
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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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