English · Food & Drink
defrost
/diːˈfrɒst/
[/diːˈfrɒst/]
make frozen food unfrozen
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Definition
To make frozen food or a freezer warm enough so the ice melts. It is a common step before cooking frozen food.
Example
Defrost the chicken before you cook it.
Defrost the chicken before you cook it.
Etymology
From 'de-' (reverse) plus 'frost' (Old English 'forst').
How & Where It’s Used
Common with freezers, microwaves, and frozen food.