Deliquesce
/ˌdelɪˈkwes/
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Heat or Moisture
Focus on situations involving heat or moisture, as these conditions cause deliquescence.
The jelly deliquesced in the humid air.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Change
Understand 'deliquesce' as a physical change from solid to liquid, not a chemical one.
The flavored crystals deliquesced into syrup on the counter.
Compare with
DecomposeDisintegrateDissolveMelt
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