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defrosted

|de-frost-ed|

🇺🇸

/dɪˈfrɔːstɪd/

🇬🇧

/dɪˈfrɒstɪd/

(defrost)

remove ice

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
defrost	defrosts	defrosts	defrosted	defrosted	defrosting

Etymology

Etymology Information

'defrost' originates from English, combining the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' with 'frost', which refers to a layer of ice.

Historical Evolution

'defrost' was formed in modern English by combining 'de-' and 'frost'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove frost', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'defrost'.

The chicken was defrosted before cooking.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45