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Valued for its exceptional properties, rhenium boasts a melting point of 3,186°C and retains strength under extreme heat.—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 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 Hot summers are nothing new for much of the United States, but the combination of heat and humidity has taken on a truly antagonistic role this year, pushing us closer to our melting points in an already uncomfortable season.—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025 Cadmium is a naturally occurring heavy metal often used in jewelry manufacturing due to its low melting point, resistance to corrosion, and ability to enhance the appearance of gold-tone finishes.—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for melting point
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