deliquesce | ||
1. | [ verb ] melt away in the process of decay | |
Examples: | "The fungi eventually deliquesced" |
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Related terms: | decay | |
2. | [ verb ] melt or become liquid by absorbig moisture from the air | |
Examples: | "this type of salt deliquesces easily" |
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Related terms: | thaw | |
Similar spelling: |
deliquescent Delicious deliciousness deliciously |