deliquesce
de
di
liq
ˈlɪk
lik
uesce
wɛs
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British pronunciation
/dɪlˈɪkwɛs/

Definition & Meaning of "deliquesce"in English

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
Examples
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.
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