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Vinony

thawing

noun

  1. act or process of defrosting
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈθɔː.ɪŋ/ / [ˈθɔː.ɪŋ] / [ˈθoː.ɹɪŋ(ɡ)]

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English thaw English -ing English thawing From thaw + -ing.

  1. The process by which something thaws.

    “Hence, there is a succession of thawings and freezings. The former expand, and endeavour to restore the surface of the ground to its natural condition, while the latter contract and harden it.”

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English thaw English -ing English thawing From thaw + -ing.

  1. present participle and gerund of thaw