Unthaw

 

"Unthaw" is often used colloquially to mean "thaw" or "defrost," although technically it should mean the opposite (to freeze again). Here are some examples illustrating its common usage:

1. **Meaning and Usage: To Thaw**

   - **Example:** "I need to unthaw the chicken for dinner tonight."

   - **Explanation:** Here, "unthaw" is used to mean "thaw" or "defrost," indicating the process of bringing the chicken from a frozen to a non-frozen state.

2. **Meaning and Usage: To Thaw**

   - **Example:** "Make sure to unthaw the ice cream before serving."

   - **Explanation:** In this sentence, "unthaw" is used in place of "thaw," meaning to allow the ice cream to soften by warming slightly.

3. **Meaning and Usage: To Thaw**

   - **Example:** "We need to unthaw the pipes before they burst."

   - **Explanation:** Here, "unthaw" means to thaw, indicating the process of warming the pipes to prevent them from staying frozen.

While "unthaw" is commonly understood in these contexts, it's technically a double negative, as "un-" and "thaw" would imply freezing. The correct term should be "thaw."