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defrosting

/dɪˈfrɒstɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does defrosting mean?

verb

The process of removing ice or frost from a surface, or the state of being thawed out. The act of thawing or warming something to a temperature above freezing.

Example

"The defrosting of the car took several hours due to the thick layer of ice."

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