Defrosts

/ˌdiːˈfrɒsts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of defrost; removes frost or ice from something.

Etymology

Present tense third-person singular of defrost, formed by adding -s.

Kelly Says

When your car defrosts, you're actually creating a temperature differential that causes sublimation—the ice turns directly to water vapor without becoming liquid, which is why defrosting is faster than waiting for ice to melt.

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