Deliquesce

usgb/ˌdelɪˈkwes/
verb

To become liquid or soft, typically as a result of heating or exposure to moisture.

The sugar cubes deliquesced in the hot coffee.
Visual representation of "deliquesce" - To become liquid or soft, typically as a result of heating or exposure to moisture.
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Heat or Moisture

Focus on situations involving heat or moisture, as these conditions cause deliquescence.

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The jelly deliquesced in the humid air.
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Physical Change

Understand 'deliquesce' as a physical change from solid to liquid, not a chemical one.

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The flavored crystals deliquesced into syrup on the counter.
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