Meltwater

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛlˌtwɑːtər/

Meltwater (noun)

  1. Water that comes from snow or ice when it warms and changes into liquid.
  2. Water produced by melting glaciers, often moving into rivers, lakes, or the sea.

Examples

  • Meltwater flows into the river after warm weather.
  • The ground absorbs meltwater when snow melts slowly.