English Dictionary

thawing

名詞

The process by which something thaws.

日本語の意味

凍ったものが溶ける過程、すなわち氷や冷凍状態の物質が解ける現象

Thawing of the glacier revealed layers of sediment that helped scientists reconstruct past climates.

氷河の解凍により露出した堆積層は、科学者たちが過去の気候を再構築するのに役立った。

意味（1）

The process by which something thaws.

Hence, there is a succession of thawings and freezings. The former expand, and endeavour to restore the surface of the ground to its natural condition, while the latter contract and harden it.

thawings （ plural ）