molten

adjective

mol·​ten ˈmōl-tᵊn How to pronounce molten (audio)
1
: fused or liquefied by heat : melted
molten lava
2
: having warmth or brilliance : glowing
the molten sunlight of warm skiesT. B. Costain
3
obsolete : made by melting and casting

Examples of molten in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In that footage, Kirkwood is wearing the same blue dress, and the U.K. and Ireland are colored in yellow, orange and red hues as opposed to the molten rock-like graphics. Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 Because there is not an open surface, there is no evaporation of the molten glass during the welding process. IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for molten 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of melten to melt

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of molten was in the 14th century

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“Molten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molten. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

molten

adjective
mol·​ten ˈmōlt-ᵊn How to pronounce molten (audio)
: melted especially by very great heat

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