English Verbs Referring to "Structural Changes"

to melt

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(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

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Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.

The chocolate is melting as it sits under the sun.

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intransitive

to thaw

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to make something melt or soften

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to evaporate

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to become gas or vapor from liquid

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to vaporize

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to convert a substance from a solid or liquid state into gas

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to dissolve

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(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

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intransitive

to solidify

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to transform from a liquid or flexible state into a stable, firm, or compact form

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to liquefy

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to change from a solid state and become fluid or liquid

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intransitive

to dilute

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to make a solution or mixture weaker or less concentrated by adding more liquid

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transitive

to water down

Verb

/wˈɔːɾɚ dˈaʊn/

to make something less strong by adding water to it

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transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

water

phrase's particle

down

to ferment

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to trigger a process where microorganisms break down sugars in a substance, often creating alcohol or acids

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transitive

to distill

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to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

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to hydrate

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to take in water or fluids to stay healthy or maintain proper function

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intransitive

to dehydrate

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/dɪˈhaɪdɹeɪt/

to remove water from a substance, often causing it to become dry

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transitive

to carbonate

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to add carbon dioxide to something, often to make it fizzy or create a chemical change

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to oxidize

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to combine with oxygen, often changing the appearance or properties of a material

deoxidize

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intransitive

to rust

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to develop a reddish-brown coating, usually on metal, due to exposure to air and water over time

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intransitive

to decay

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to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes

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intransitive

to rot

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to become destroyed, often due to the action of bacteria or fungi over time

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intransitive

to decompose

Verb

/ˌdikəmˈpoʊz/

to break down into simpler parts or substances

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intransitive

to putrefy

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to rot and produce a bad smell as organic matter breaks down over time

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intransitive

to molder

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to slowly fall apart or decay, often because of time or neglect

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intransitive

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