Defrosting

/ˌdiːˈfrɒstɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of defrost; removing frost or thawing something from a frozen state.

Etymology

From defrost + -ing (present participle suffix). The gerund form commonly appears in cooking instructions and automotive contexts.

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Defrosting chicken before cooking is so common that cooking shows spend entire segments on safe defrosting methods—it's become a serious food safety term despite being less than 100 years old.

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