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Melting refers to the process where a solid transitions into a liquid state due to an increase in temperature. Various substances exhibit melting, such as ice transforming into water when heated, or butter softening at room temperature. Metals like iron or copper melt at high temperatures, while wax, chocolate, and even certain plastics can undergo melting when exposed to heat, transitioning from a solid to a more fluid form.

Here’s a gallery of things that melt, with a categorised descriptive list below:

Food

These foods demonstrate various melting properties, whether they are used for melting as a cooking ingredient, toppings, or as standalone dishes.

Chocolate: Both milk and dark chocolate melt easily when exposed to heat.
Butter: A common ingredient that melts quickly when heated for cooking or baking.
Marshmallows: Soft and spongy, they melt easily over heat or in hot drinks.
Cream Cheese: Softens and melts when heated, commonly used in baking.
Peanut Butter: Creamy types of peanut butter soften and become melty at higher temperatures.
Fondue Cheese: Specifically made for melting and dipping various foods.
Soft Cheeses: Brie, Camembert, and other soft cheeses become creamy when melted.
Ghee: Clarified butter used in cooking that turns into liquid when heated.
Mozzarella Sticks: The cheese inside melts and becomes gooey when fried.
Havarti Cheese: Soft and creamy cheese that melts well for sandwiches and melts.
Halloumi Cheese: Softens and gets gooey when pan-fried or grilled.
Gorgonzola Cheese: Creamy and crumbly, melts easily for sauces or toppings.
Fontina Cheese: A semi-soft cheese that melts smoothly and is great for melting on pizzas.
Raclette Cheese: Traditionally melted and scraped over various foods.
Gouda Cheese: Creamy and semi-hard, it melts well in sandwiches or on burgers.
Provolone Cheese: Softens and becomes gooey when melted, often used in Italian dishes.
Emmental Cheese: Known for its melting qualities, often used in fondues and sauces.
Goat Cheese: Soft and creamy, it melts beautifully in warm dishes or on toast.
Cambozola Cheese: A combination of Camembert and Gorgonzola, it melts smoothly.
Blue Cheese: Creamy with a crumbly texture, it softens and melts when heated.
Asiago Cheese: Melts well and adds a nutty flavor to dishes like pasta and casseroles.
Colby Cheese: Mild and creamy, it melts evenly and is used in various recipes.
Honey: Gradually melts when heated, changing from a thick to a runny consistency.
Cream: Thick cream slowly melts when heated for sauces or cooking.
Boursin Cheese: Creamy and flavorful, it melts nicely on baked dishes or meats.
Almond Butter: Softens and becomes spreadable when exposed to heat.
Pistachio Butter: Softens and becomes creamy when heated.
Cashew Butter: Softens and becomes spreadable when warmed.
Sunflower Seed Butter: Softens and becomes melty at warmer temperatures.
Tahini: Sesame paste that becomes more fluid and pourable when warmed.
Coconut Oil: Solid at room temperature but melts quickly when heated.
Lard: Solid fat that melts when used in cooking or exposed to heat.
Shortening: Similar to lard, it melts when heated for baking or frying.
Pumpkin Seed Butter: Softens and becomes spreadable at warmer temperatures.

Drinks

Frosty drinks like granitas can melt as they’re usually served at a temperature where the icy texture slowly transforms into a liquid. Here’s a list of such frosty drinks:

Granita: A semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings that gradually melts into a slushy consistency.
Slushies: Crushed ice drinks flavored with syrup or juice that liquefy as the ice melts.
Sorbet: A fruit-based frozen dessert that can turn into a liquid as it melts.
Snow Cones: Shaved ice topped with flavored syrup that melts into liquid as it’s consumed.
Frozen Margaritas: Ice-blended margaritas that melt into a liquid as the ice thaws.
Frozen Lemonade: A slushy mixture of lemon juice, sugar, and ice that melts into a liquid.
Shaved Ice: Finely shaved ice flavored with syrups that melts into a liquid form.
Frozen Daiquiris: Ice-blended daiquiris that liquify as the ice melts.
Ice Cream Floats: Combining ice cream with soda or root beer, where the ice cream melts into the soda.
Frozen Fruit Smoothies: Ice-blended smoothies that start to liquefy as the ice melts.

Desserts

These desserts contain ingredients that melt or soften at room temperature or when exposed to heat due to their creamy or frozen compositions.

Ice Cream: Creamy frozen dessert that softens and melts at room temperature.
Popsicles: Frozen fruit juice or flavored liquid that melts as it’s consumed.
Gelato: Italian ice cream that softens and melts faster than traditional ice cream.
Sorbet: Fruit-based frozen dessert that melts relatively quickly due to its high water content.
Soft Serve: Creamy soft-serve ice cream that melts faster than regular ice cream.
Fudge: Creamy chocolate confection that can soften and melt when exposed to heat.
Mousse: Fluffy dessert made with whipped cream or egg whites that can soften and collapse at warm temperatures.
Chocolate Truffles: Rich chocolate treats that can soften and begin to melt if not kept cool.
Pudding: Creamy dessert that may become liquidy when warmed.
Custard: Creamy dessert that softens and can become runny when heated.
Tiramisu: Creamy dessert made with mascarpone cheese that softens when out of the fridge.
Ice Cream Cake: Layers of ice cream and cake that soften and melt when left at room temperature.
Creme Brulee: Creamy custard dessert with a caramelized sugar topping that can soften if not kept cool.
Fruit Ice Pops: Frozen fruit pieces in juice that melt as they thaw.
Frozen Yogurt: Creamy dessert that can soften and melt faster than regular yogurt.
Sherbet: Fruit-based frozen dessert with a lower milk content than ice cream, prone to melting quickly.
Fruit Salad: Fresh fruit mixed together, often resulting in a juice as the fruits thaw.
Ice Cream Sandwiches: Ice cream between cookies or wafers that can soften and melt.
Banana Split: Ice cream, bananas, and toppings that soften and melt together.
Cannoli: Fried pastry filled with sweetened ricotta that may soften in warm conditions.
Parfait: Layers of yogurt, granola, and fruits that can soften and become runny.
Popsicle Sticks: Frozen juice sticks that melt as they’re eaten.
Tartufo: Ice cream dessert with a truffle-like shape that melts at room temperature.
Eclairs: Cream-filled pastries that can become soft and lose their shape if warm.
Semifreddo: Italian frozen dessert that softens more rapidly than traditional ice cream.
Frozen Custard: Creamy dessert similar to ice cream but denser and prone to melting faster.
Churros with Chocolate Sauce: Fried dough treats that can soften with the warmth of the chocolate sauce.
Frozen Fruit Bars: Fruit-based bars that melt as they thaw.
Ice Cream Pie: Ice cream in a pie crust that softens and melts when left out.
Affogato: Ice cream drowned in hot espresso that can cause the ice cream to melt.
S’mores: Melted chocolate and marshmallows between graham crackers, prone to melting when warm.
Yogurt Parfait: Layers of yogurt, fruit, and granola that soften and blend together.

Everyday Objects

These objects can transform from a solid state to a liquid or semi-liquid state when subjected to heat or higher temperatures.

Candles: Wax-based objects that melt when exposed to heat or flame.
Ice Cubes: Solid water that melts at room temperature.
Sugar Cubes: Solid sugar that can melt in hot liquids.
Snow: Frozen water crystals that melt when temperatures rise.
Lip Balm: Solid stick or container of wax and oils that melts on contact with skin.
Crayons: Wax-based coloring tools that can melt under heat.
Ice Sculptures: Frozen sculptures that melt as the temperature increases.
Glaciers: Large masses of ice that melt as temperatures rise.
Plastic: Certain types of plastic can soften and melt when exposed to high temperatures.
Ice Cream Cone: Baked pastry cones that can become soft and crumbly when exposed to warmth.
Rubber: Some types of rubber can soften and melt when exposed to high heat.
Tar: Sticky, black substance that can melt under high temperatures.
Glue Sticks: Adhesive sticks made of solid glue that soften and melt when heated.
Chewing Gum: Sticky gum that can melt when exposed to high temperatures.
Plastic Toys: Certain plastic toys can soften and distort when exposed to heat.
Vinyl Records: Vinyl material can warp or melt under high temperatures.
Wax Seals: Used in sealing envelopes, wax seals can melt when heated.
Nylon: Certain types of nylon can soften and melt under high heat.
Rubber Bands: Rubber bands can lose their elasticity and melt under extreme heat.
Plastic Utensils: Plastic spoons, forks, and knives can soften and distort when heated.
Jelly Beans: Sugary candies that can melt in warm temperatures.
PVC Pipes: Plastic pipes that can soften and deform under high heat.
Wax Fruit: Decorative items made of wax that can soften and lose shape in heat.
Vinyl Upholstery: Vinyl-covered furniture that can warp or melt when exposed to heat.
Bitumen: Material used for roads and roofing that can melt in high temperatures.
Cellophane Wrappers: Thin plastic wrapping that can melt under heat.
Rubber Soles: Some types of rubber soles on shoes can soften and melt under extreme heat.
Taffy Candy: Chewy candy that can melt in high temperatures.
Polystyrene Foam: Foam used in packaging that can melt when exposed to heat.
Wax Crayon Art: Art created using wax crayons that can melt if heated.
Plastic Plant Pots: Plastic pots can soften and deform when exposed to high temperatures.
Polyethylene Bags: Used for packaging, these bags can melt under high temperatures.
Laminated Paper: Under high heat, the layers of laminated paper can melt and separate.
Rubber Soles: In high temperatures, rubber soles of shoes can melt or deform.
Artificial Grass: Some synthetic grass types can melt if exposed to intense heat or fire.
Rubber Gloves: Certain rubber gloves can soften and melt when subjected to heat.
Synthetic Rugs: Some synthetic fibers in rugs can melt when exposed to heat.
Foam Cushions: Under high temperatures, foam cushions can melt and lose shape.
Synthetic Carpeting: When exposed to heat, synthetic carpet fibers can melt.
Artificial Flowers: Some synthetic flower materials can melt under heat.
Plastic Bags: Thin plastic bags can melt when exposed to high temperatures.
Synthetic Clothing: Certain synthetic fabrics can melt when exposed to high heat.
Plastic Covers: Used for protecting furniture, plastic covers can melt under heat.
Rubber Mats: Under extreme heat, rubber mats can soften and lose shape.
Nylon Ropes: When exposed to high temperatures, nylon ropes can melt or deform.
Polypropylene Containers: Some plastic containers can melt when exposed to heat.
Synthetic Blinds: Certain types of synthetic blinds can melt when exposed to high temperatures.
Plastic Hangers: Thin plastic hangers can soften and warp under heat.
Lip Balm Tubes: Made of plastic, lip balm tubes can melt when exposed to heat.
Foam Cups: When exposed to high temperatures, foam cups can melt and deform.
Synthetic Sponges: Under heat, synthetic sponges can melt or deform.
Plastic Containers: Thin plastic containers can melt when exposed to heat.
Rubber Handles: Some rubber handles on tools can melt or deform under high temperatures.

Substances

These substances have varying melting points and properties that cause them to transition from a solid to a liquid or semi-liquid state when exposed to heat.

Caramel: A sweet confection made by melting sugar.
Gelatin: Solid at room temperature, it melts when heated, creating a viscous liquid.
Tallow: Rendered fat that melts when heated.
Cocoa Butter: A vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans, it melts at body temperature.
Paraffin Wax: Used in candles and various applications, it melts at relatively low temperatures.
Beeswax: Natural wax produced by bees, it melts when heated.
Resin: Used in adhesives and various applications, it softens and melts when heated.
Pitch: A viscous, black substance derived from tar or wood, it melts when heated.
Glycerin: A sweet-tasting, viscous liquid that melts easily when heated.
Soap: Solid soap bars soften and melt when immersed in hot water.
Crayfish Butter: A type of fat extracted from crayfish, it melts when heated.
Balm: Made of wax and oils, it melts when applied to warm skin.
Vegetable Shortening: Solid at room temperature, it melts when heated for cooking or baking.
Tapioca Pearls: Solid when raw, they melt and become translucent when cooked.
Collagen: Solid at room temperature, it melts when heated for culinary use.
Polycarbonate: A type of plastic used in various products, it softens and melts under heat.
Acrylic Paint: Contains a binding agent that can melt under high temperatures.
Carnauba Wax: Used in wax products, it melts at relatively high temperatures.
Cotton Candy Sugar: Melts when heated to create the strands of cotton candy.
Stearin: A type of fat that melts when heated.
Benzene: An organic compound that melts at relatively low temperatures.
Urea: A compound used in fertilizers and various products, it melts at moderate temperatures.
Citric Acid: Melts at higher temperatures and is commonly used in cooking.
Palm Oil: Solid at room temperature, it melts when heated for cooking.
Graphite: At high temperatures, graphite can melt into a liquid form.
Gum Arabic: Used in food and beverage applications, it melts when heated.
Paraffin Oil: A liquid at room temperature, it solidifies and melts at different temperatures.
Solder: Metal alloy used for joining metals, it melts at a lower temperature than the metals being joined.
Epoxy Resin: Two-part resin that solidifies into a hard, durable substance but can melt under heat.
Metal Alloys: Various metal mixtures can melt at different temperatures depending on their composition.

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Things That Melt