melting point

noun

: the temperature at which a solid melts

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Because of tungsten’s high density and melting point, the pellets retain their shape after detonation. — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The metal behind the tools Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal and can retain strength under punishing conditions. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Its melting point is 1,700 degrees Celsius [over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit]. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026 Interesterification allows margarine to stay solid longer when baking, with a more precise melting point. — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for melting point

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1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of melting point was in 1823

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melting point

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: the temperature at which a solid melts

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melting point

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melt·​ing point ˈmel-tiŋ-ˌ How to pronounce melting point (audio)
: the temperature at which a solid melts

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