melting point

noun

: the temperature at which a solid melts

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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. 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 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 17 May. 2025.

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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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