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de·frost
 defrost
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- pronunciation:
- dih
frawst
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
defrosts, defrosting, defrosted |
| definition 1: |
to remove frost or ice from.
Press this button to defrost the windshield. |
| definition 2: |
to cause or allow (frozen food) to thaw.
Make sure you fully defrost the turkey before roasting.- similar words:
- thaw
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to thaw out; become defrosted.
The meat will defrost in a few hours. |
| related words: |
thaw |
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