Melting

Physics

In physics, melting isprocessheatingsolid substance topoint (called melting point) whereturns liquid. An object, which has melted,molten. Freezing isoppositemelting. It isprocessturningliquid tosolid. Consequentlyfreezing point issame temperature asmelting point.See phase articlemore detail.

Genetics

In genetics, melting DNA meansseparatedouble-stranded DNA into two single strands by heating orusechemicals.

See also : Polymerase chain reaction