Definition

A person or device that causes something to become liquid by heating it.

Example

The melter in the factory was responsible for turning solid metal into molten form.

Conversation

Have you seen how they use a melter at the foundry?

Yeah, it's fascinating to watch the metal turn into liquid!

I can't believe how hot it gets in there, though!

Definitely! That melter is essential for their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Melter → It is formed from "melt" (from Old English "meltan", meaning to cause to become liquid) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A melter is a person or thing that causes something to become liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'causes to become liquid' — that's what a melter does.

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