melting point

noun

: the temperature at which a solid melts

Examples of melting point in a Sentence

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Frosting made with shortening can hold up better in warmer temperatures thanks to shortening's high melting point. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025 Tungsten, known for its strength and melting point, is currently a leading candidate. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025 And Harjo and Anders are able to add to that sense of place, but using music that speaks to the specific cultural melting point that exists in Oklahoma. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025 Soda ash, which is needed to lower the melting point of silica sand, was brought from Syria and Egypt. Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for melting point

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of melting point was in 1823

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“Melting point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melting%20point. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

melting point

noun
: the temperature at which a solid melts

Medical Definition

melting point

noun
melt·​ing point ˈmel-tiŋ-ˌ How to pronounce melting point (audio)
: the temperature at which a solid melts

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