Melting point: Melting point, temperature at which the solid and liquid forms of a pure substance can exist in equilibrium. As heat is applied to a solid, its temperature will increase until the melting point is reached. More heat then will convert the solid into a liquid with no temperature change.
Overall, in humans, the large intestine is about 1.5 metres (5 ft) long, which is about one-fifth of the whole length of the gastrointestinal tract.
This organ is called the large intestine because of the diameter (width) of the intestine; it is much wider than the small intestine, but also much shorter. The large intestine is approximately six feet in length, while the small intestine is much longer, at approximately 21 feet.