ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Molten

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɒltən/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Molten is an adjective meaning Melted, especially due to great heat.

Meaning

Melted, especially due to great heat.

More Meanings

  1. Made from a melted substance.
  2. Glowing red-hot.
  3. (archaic) past participle of melt

Example Sentences

molten metal, wax, rock
Earth is surrounded by a magnetosphere — an invisible bubble of magnetism generated by the powerful churning of molten metals at Earth’s core.

Synonyms for molten

Depending on context, synonyms include melted, liquid, liquified, liquefied.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include melted, liquified, liquefied, liquid, melting, melt.

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