molten
2 synonyms for molten, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Turned to liquid by intense heat.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
liquified
liquefied
How to use molten
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
molten lava
molten metal
molten rock
molten gold
Etymology
From Old English molten, the old past participle of "melt" — it survives today mainly as an adjective rather than a verb form.
Full origin of molten →Frequently asked questions
What does “molten” mean?
The word “molten” means turned to liquid by intense heat. In plain terms, melted, especially rock or metal made liquid by extreme heat.
How do you pronounce “molten”?
“Molten” is pronounced MOL-tuhn (/ˈmoʊltən/ in IPA).
How do you use “molten” in a sentence?
Here is “molten” used in a sentence: “Molten lava poured down the volcano's slope.”
What part of speech is “molten”?
“Molten” is an adjective.
Where does the word “molten” come from?
The word “molten” comes from Old English. From Old English molten, the old past participle of "melt" — it survives today mainly as an adjective rather than a verb form.
Is “molten” a common word?
“Molten” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “molten” have?
“Molten” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turned to liquid by intense heat.
