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The air is mostly carbon dioxide, which, together with Venus's greater proximity to the sun, means an average temperature 860°F—or more than 200 degrees hotter than the melting point of lead.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 May 2025
These changes become apparent when analyzing the amount of energy absorbed by seeds as they’re warmed up past the melting point of their fats, which can be done without destroying the seeds.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions At what temperature does wax paper melt?
Wax melts when exposed to high heat, with a melting point of approximately 420°F and higher, so wax paper is best for cold applications in the kitchen.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Given its low density and high melting point, the metal is also used to make components for fighter planes.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 May 2025
These changes become apparent when analyzing the amount of energy absorbed by seeds as they’re warmed up past the melting point of their fats, which can be done without destroying the seeds.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions At what temperature does wax paper melt?
Wax melts when exposed to high heat, with a melting point of approximately 420°F and higher, so wax paper is best for cold applications in the kitchen.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Given its low density and high melting point, the metal is also used to make components for fighter planes.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Melting point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melting%20point. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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melting point
noun
melt·ing point
ˈmel-tiŋ-ˌ 
: the temperature at which a solid melts
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