Definition

To melt metal again in order to refine it or reshape it.

Example

The factory decided to resmelt the leftover metal to create new products.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know they have to resmelt the metal after the first round?

Really? I thought once it was smelted, that was it.

Nope, sometimes it needs to be resmelt to get rid of impurities.

That makes sense! I guess that ensures the quality is better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resmelt → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "smelt" (from Old English "smeltan", meaning to melt). The word "resmelt" means to melt something again.

Memory Tip

Think of melting something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'smelt' means to melt.

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