adj Uncommon

molten

MOL-tuhn

Molten (adj) means Turned to liquid by intense heat. Example: “Molten lava poured down the volcano's slope.”

adj

Turned to liquid by intense heat.

"Molten lava poured down the volcano's slope."

"The blacksmith poured the molten metal into a mould."

Glowing with a deep red-hot colour, as if liquefied by heat.

"The sky turned a molten orange at sunset."

How to use molten

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMelted, especially rock or metal made liquid by extreme heat.

Common pairings

molten lava molten metal molten rock molten gold

Word forms

more molten comparative, most molten superlative

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_____ lava poured down the volcano's slope.

Etymology

From Old English molten, the old past participle of "melt" — it survives today mainly as an adjective rather than a verb form.

Origin: Old English

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.