post-thaw
|post-thaw|
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/poʊst-θɔː/
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/pəʊst-θɔː/
after thawing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-thaw' originates from the combination of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'thaw' meaning 'to melt or become liquid.'
Historical Evolution
'Post-thaw' is a modern English term formed by combining 'post-' and 'thaw' to describe conditions or events occurring after thawing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after thawing,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring after a thaw, especially the thawing of ice or snow.
The post-thaw conditions made the roads slippery.
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Last updated: 2025/06/17 19:01