adj
Uncommon
molten
MOL-tuhn
Molten (adj) means Turned to liquid by intense heat. Example: “Molten lava poured down the volcano's slope.”
adj
1
Turned to liquid by intense heat.
"Molten lava poured down the volcano's slope."
"The blacksmith poured the molten metal into a mould."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishMelted, especially rock or metal made liquid by extreme heat.
Common pairings
molten lava
molten metal
molten rock
molten gold
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more molten
- Superlative
- most molten
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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.
Synonyms
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liquified
liquefied
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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.
