Pronunciation: [mˈɛltɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
"Meltage" is a noun which refers to the process of melting. The IPA phonetic transcription for "meltage" is /ˈmɛltɪdʒ/, which represents the pronunciation of the word. The "m" sound is followed by a short "e" sound, represented by "ɛ". The "l" sound is voiced and the "t" is aspirated. The final "age" sound is pronounced as /ɪdʒ/, which is a combination of short "i" and "j" sounds. In short, "meltage" is pronounced as "MEL-tij".
Meltage is a noun that refers to the process or act of melting, as well as the resulting melted substance. It can also denote the quantity of a substance that has been melted.
In the context of physics or chemistry, meltage pertains to the conversion of a solid substance into a liquid state through the application of heat. It involves the disruption of the substance's atomic or molecular structure, causing its particles to gain enough kinetic energy to overcome their intermolecular forces and transition into a liquid form. During the meltage process, the solid substance typically experiences a rise in temperature until it reaches its melting point, at which the transformation from solid to liquid occurs.
Meltage can also describe the melted substance itself. It refers to the resulting liquid state of a substance that has undergone the process of melting. For example, in the case of an ice cube melting, the resulting liquid water would be referred to as the meltage.
Furthermore, in certain contexts, meltage can represent the quantity of a substance that has been melted. For instance, in industrial or manufacturing processes, meltage can refer to the amount of a material that has been converted from solid to liquid form. This measurement is often crucial in determining quantities for various applications, such as casting, molding, or further processing.
