The melting ice
Example: Melting ice reduces ice masses due to rising temperatures
Definition
"The melting ice" refers to ice that is undergoing the process of changing from a solid to a liquid state due to increased temperatures, commonly observed in natural environments where rising heat causes ice masses to diminish.
Etymology
The phrase "the melting ice" combines "melting," derived from Old English 'meltan' meaning to dissolve or liquefy by heat, and "ice," from Old English 'īs,' meaning frozen water. Together, they describe the natural environmental phenomenon of ice turning into water.
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"The melting ice" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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