Melting Definition

Chemistry Glossary Definition of Melting

Ice cream in a bowl
An example of melting is seen when ice cream changes from a solid into a liquid. Chris Gramly/Getty Images
by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels.
Updated March 06, 2017

Melting Definition

Melting is the process by which a substance changes from the solid phase to the liquid phase.

Example:

Melting of an ice cube into water