Meaning & use
defrost
To remove ice or frost from something, or to thaw something that has been frozen.
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She took the chicken out early to defrost it before starting dinner.
The mechanic showed her how to defrost the car's windshield quickly on cold mornings.
A note on using this word
Defrost applies both to thawing frozen food and to clearing ice from surfaces like windows or freezers.
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