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remelt

verb
re·melt | \(ˌ)rē-ˈmelt \
remelted; remelting

Definition of remelt 

transitive verb

: to melt (something) again remelt scraps of metal remelt wax to make a new candle

First Known Use of remelt

1626, in the meaning defined above

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