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Thaw
/θɔː/verb / noun
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Thaw means to melt or unfreeze something that was previously solid due to cold, often triggered by warmer temperatures or external heat. In a figurative sense, it describes the easing of tensions or the softening of attitudes, like in thawing international relations after a dispute, making it a versatile term in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
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The annual spring thaw in the Arctic can release ancient methane trapped in permafrost, with estimates suggesting it contributes up to 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions each year, potentially accelerating climate change in unexpected ways.
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