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deliquesce

Syllabification: (del·i·quesce)
Pronunciation: /ˌdeliˈkwes/

Definition of deliquesce

verb

[no object]
  • (of organic matter) become liquid, typically during decomposition.
  • Chemistry (of a solid) become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin deliquescere 'dissolve', from de- 'down' + liquescere 'become liquid' (from liquere 'be liquid')

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