Refers to a person being unable to manage their emotions, usually in response to overwhelming stress.

Emotional Outburst

Mostly used in casual conversation, not in formal settings.

Informal Usage

Does not mean a physical meltdown, but a sudden and intense emotional reaction.

Describes the process of changing state from solid to liquid by heat.

Used for solids turning into liquids, especially when repurposing materials.

Specific to nuclear industry, concerning the decommission of reactors.

Implies a nuclear reactor is at the end of its service life.