Refers to the process of thawing, especially in relation to ice or snow.
Con la llegada de la primavera, el descharche de la nieve permitió que los ríos comenzaran a fluir nuevamente.
With the arrival of spring, the thaw of the snow allowed the rivers to begin flowing again.
El descharche de la nieve comenzó al calentar el ambiente, dejando charcos en el suelo.
The thaw of the snow began as the environment warmed, leaving puddles on the ground.