Pronunciation: [θˈɔːd] (IPA) 
The word "thawed" is spelled with a voiced dental fricative sound represented by the symbol /ð/ followed by the vowel sound represented by /ɔː/. The /ð/ sound is made by placing the tip of the tongue between the teeth and vibrating the vocal cords, while the /ɔː/ sound is made by rounding the lips and producing a low back vowel sound. Together, they create the word "thawed" which means to melt or become liquid after being frozen.
Thawed is an adjective that describes something that has been subjected to a process of thawing. Thawing refers to the act of allowing something to warm up or defrost after being frozen or chilled. Thus, something that is thawed has undergone this process and is no longer frozen or cold.
When an item or substance is thawed, it means that it has transitioned from a solid, icy state to a softer, liquid form. This can apply to various things such as food, beverages, or even objects that have been stored in freezing temperatures. For example, if a frozen chicken is left outside the freezer and begins to reach room temperature, it can be said to be thawing. Once the chicken has fully thawed, it becomes soft and flexible rather than rigid and solid.
The process of thawing is typically achieved by allowing the frozen item to be exposed to a higher temperature environment. This can be accomplished by leaving it out at room temperature for a period or by placing it in a warmer environment such as a microwave or under running water. The time it takes for something to thaw can vary depending on the size and composition of the item.
Overall, thawed describes the state of something that has completed the process of thawing and is no longer in a frozen state.
The word "thawed" comes from the Old English word "thawian", which means "to thaw or become liquid". The Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "thawōną" and is ultimately related to the Proto-Indo-European root "*tā-", meaning "to melt or thaw".
