melting
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈmɛɫtɪŋ// UK //mˈɛltɪŋ// melt·ing
n. the process of a solid turning into a liquid because of heat. You see this when ice turns into water or chocolate gets soft in the sun.
n. the physical process of a substance transitioning from a solid to a liquid state through the application of heat. Often used as a gerund to describe the action or the result of reaching a melting point.
The melting of the ice took several hours.
The rapid melting of the winter snow caused the local river to overflow its banks.
Scientists are closely monitoring the melting of polar ice caps as a primary indicator of rising global temperatures and shifting climate patterns.