English dictionary

deliquesce

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

melt away in the process of decay

verb.change

Examples
The fungi eventually deliquesced.

Source: WordNet 3.0
melt or become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

verb.change

Examples
This type of salt deliquesces easily.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To dissolve gradually and become liquid by attracting and absorbing moisture from the air, as certain salts, acids, and alkalies.

verb

Source: webster1913