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melt in something

 

1. [for something] to melt to a liquid at a high temperature. Surely the plastic cup will melt in such heat. This tray will melt in the oven, so keep it out of there.

2. [for something] to dissolve in a particular liquid. Sugar melts in hot water easily. Will this substance melt in heated water?

See also: melt