melt

Melt refers to the process in which a solid material, such as ice or metal, transforms into a liquid when heated to its specific melting point. During melting, the solid's particles gain energy and overcome their fixed positions, allowing them to move freely as a liquid. This change involves energy absorption without a change in temperature, known as latent heat. Melting is a common physical change that occurs in various natural and industrial processes, like ice turning to water or metal casting, and is defined by consistent temperature at the melting point for pure substances.