Difference between Thaw and Warming

Thaw

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost a warmth of weather sufficient to melt that which is congealed. —w:Dryden.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; — said of that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws. Specifically by gradual warming To become so warm as to melt ice and snow; — said in reference to the weather, and used impersonally. To grow gentle or genial. To cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve. Specifically by gradual warming.

Warming

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make or keep warm.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small rise in temperature

Example sentence: If our nation wants to reduce global warming, air pollution and energy instability, we should invest only in the best energy options. Nuclear energy isn't one of them.