Roztopiona

Roztopiona is a term that translates from Polish to English as "melted." It most commonly refers to a state of matter where a solid substance has transitioned into a liquid due to an increase in temperature. This process, known as melting or fusion, occurs when the thermal energy of the substance becomes sufficient to overcome the intermolecular forces holding its particles in a fixed, rigid structure. Examples of roztopiona include melted butter, melted ice (water), or melted metal.

The specific temperature at which a substance undergoes this change is called its melting point. This point is a characteristic property of pure substances and can be used for identification. Impurities generally lower the melting point of a substance. The process of melting is reversible; when the liquid cools down to its freezing point, it will solidify, returning to its original state. In culinary contexts, roztopiona often describes ingredients that have been intentionally heated to a liquid state for use in recipes, such as melted chocolate for baking or melted cheese for sauces.