defrost

Example Sentences

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A spokesperson for the group raised concerns about the use of what he described "unusually high" defrost rates being displayed on some websites, without explaining what they are based on.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024

Transport officials have deployed thousands of employees to shovel snow and defrost railways and roads.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

The worst part of cooking your Thanksgiving turkey is waiting for it to defrost.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2023

We are treated to a scene of Tom's taking his mousse out and saying it looks good but needs to defrost for 30 minutes.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2023

The chops I had put out to defrost over two months ago were still icy.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler