Unfreeze

/ʌnˈfriːz/ verb

Definition

To thaw something that is frozen, or metaphorically to end a blockage or restriction.

Etymology

From Old English 'un-' (reversal prefix) combined with 'freeze,' a word of unknown origin but possibly related to frost and cold.

Kelly Says

When water 'unfreezes,' it's not just melting—ice actually becomes less dense than liquid water, which is why ice floats, a property that's crucial for aquatic life under frozen lakes.

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