molten
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmoʊltən/
KK: /ˈmoʊltən/
adjective
Definition
Describing a substance that has been turned into a liquid by heating it to a high temperature.
Example
The artist used molten glass to create beautiful sculptures.
Conversation
Did you see that molten lava flow in the documentary yesterday?
Yeah, it was incredible how it moved and glowed.
I didn’t realize how dangerous molten rock could be until I watched it.
Right? It's amazing but really terrifying at the same time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
liquid
fused
melted
Antonyms
solid
cooled
frozen
verb
Definition
This word describes a state where a solid has turned into a liquid due to heat.
Example
The lava was molten as it flowed down the volcano.
Tense Forms
Past: melted
Past Participle: melted
Conversation
Did you see how the metal molten during the demonstration yesterday?
Yeah, it was fascinating to watch the transformation.
I never knew it could get that hot and molten so quickly.
Root Explanation
Molten → It originates from the Old English 'meltan' (meaning to melt). The word 'molten' describes something that has been melted, typically referring to a solid that has turned into a liquid due to heat.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for 'to melt' — when something is molten, it has been melted down into a liquid form.
Visually Confused Words
unmolten
mote
mole