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溶かす — meaning in English

tokasu

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English meaning

  • dissolve verb To mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution.
  • melt verb To turn from a solid into a liquid through heat.
  • thaw verb To melt or soften after being frozen, or to cause something frozen to melt.

Senses

溶かす is used for these senses in English:

  • dissoluble Which can be dissolved or disintegrated.
  • dissolve (physical chemistry) (transitive) To disintegrate chemically into a solution by immersion into a liquid or other material.
  • indissoluble Lasting; indestructible; not possible to dissolve, disintegrate or break up.
  • melt (ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
  • thaw (transitive) To gradually cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.

dissolve — full definition

  1. verb To mix completely into a liquid so as to become part of the solution.
  2. verb To officially end or break up an organization, agreement, or assembly.

melt — full definition

  1. verb To turn from a solid into a liquid through heat.
  2. verb To soften emotionally, or to make someone feel tender or moved.
  3. noun A sandwich or dish topped with melted cheese.

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