post-melt
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/poʊst-mɛlt/
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/pəʊst-mɛlt/
after melting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-melt' originates from the combination of the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'melt' meaning 'to become liquid.'
Historical Evolution
'Post-melt' is a modern English term formed by combining 'post-' and 'melt' to describe conditions after melting.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after melting,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the period or conditions following a melting process.
The post-melt conditions of the glacier were studied extensively.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 22:59