non-meltable
|non/melt/a/ble|
B2
/nɒnˈmɛltəbəl/
(melt)
change state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-meltable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'meltable', which comes from 'melt', meaning 'to become liquid'.
Historical Evolution
'Meltable' evolved from the Old English word 'meltan', meaning 'to liquefy', and 'non-' was added to form 'non-meltable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'melt' meant 'to liquefy', and 'non-meltable' has consistently meant 'not capable of being melted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being melted.
The material is non-meltable, making it ideal for high-temperature applications.
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