defreezing
Melting from solid
Defreezing is thawing—returning something frozen to an unfrozen state.
The word is uncommon, since unfreeze and thaw cover the same ground more naturally.
It appears occasionally in technical contexts: defreezing frozen assets, defreezing the samples for analysis.
The noun defreezing names the process itself.
Return to liquid
- defrostRemove ice accumulation
- meltChange from solid
- softenMake less firm
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
liquefaction · meltwater · slush · puddles · drip · trickle · room temperature · gradual
Remove ice accumulation
- microwaveRadiation-based kitchen heater
- meatAnimal tissue for food
- poultryBirds raised for food
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
food safety · bacteria · cooking · preparation · marinade · dinner prep · ice crystals · texture
Remove an obstacle
- releaseTo let go
- reactivateRestore to working state
- resumeCareer summary document
- restartCommence anew
restore · recover · unlock · free up · reopen · reinstate · unstick · unjam
Convertibility to cash
- bank accountsFinancial institution holdings
- embargoOfficial prohibition on trade
- restrictionsLimitations on action
- capital flowMovement of investment money
economic sanctions · asset recovery · regulatory approval · compliance
Reestablishment of harmonious relations
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- détenteEasing of strained relations
- normalizationAdjusting to a standard
- peace talksFormal conflict-resolution discussions
negotiation · Cold War · cooperation · breakthrough · goodwill · bridge-building · engagement
thaw
Return to liquid
warming · liquefaction · meltwater · slush · puddles · drip · trickle · room temperature · gradual · slow thaw
defrost
Remove ice accumulation
seafood · food safety · bacteria · cooking · preparation · marinade · dinner prep · ice crystals · texture · moisture loss
unblock
Remove an obstacle
- releaseTo let go
- reactivateRestore to working state
- resumeCareer summary document
restart · restore · recover · unlock · free up · reopen · reinstate · unstick · unjam · clear
liquidity
Convertibility to cash
- bank accountsFinancial institution holdings
- embargoOfficial prohibition on trade
- restrictionsLimitations on action
capital flow · economic sanctions · asset recovery · regulatory approval · compliance
rapprochement
Reestablishment of harmonious relations
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- détenteEasing of strained relations
- normalizationAdjusting to a standard
peace talks · negotiation · Cold War · cooperation · breakthrough · goodwill · bridge-building · engagement
defreezingfreezing
Extremely cold
solidifying · icing · congealing · crystallizing · glaciating
defreezingfreezing
Extremely cold
deep-freezing · cryopreserving · cold storage · quick-freezing · refrigerating
freeze, frozen, freezing, freezer, thawing, unfreeze, freezers, defrosting, defrosted