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to deliquesce
01
melt or become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
02
to dissolve gradually into a liquid state, often due to high humidity or decomposition
Example
By next week, the leftover fruit will likely deliquesce if not refrigerated properly.
The cheese is currently deliquescing in the warm kitchen, emitting a pungent odor.
Over time, the organic matter has deliquesced into a rich compost, nourishing the soil.
The sugar cubes deliquesce quickly when exposed to moisture.
Last summer, the abandoned food items in the pantry had deliquesced into a foul-smelling mess.
