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thaw

nounmasculine/dɨˈʒɛlu/low

de·ge·lo

Definition

The action or effect of thawing; the process of passing from a solid (ice) to a liquid state; thaw.
The spring thaw caused flooding in the valley.
The polar thaw is accelerating due to climate change.

Etymology

De 'degelar', do prefixo 'de-' + 'gelo'.

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