Deliquesce
verb
To become liquid or soft, typically as a result of heating or exposure to moisture.
The sugar cubes deliquesced in the hot coffee.
verb
To disappear slowly, especially to become negligible or cease to exist as a distinct entity.
The morning mist deliquesced in the rising sun.
verb
In botany, to become fluid or mushy, especially by the absorption of moisture from the air.
The fungus deliquesced into a black, inky liquid.
Usage tips
Technical
verb
In chemistry, to dissolve or become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air.
When exposed to the open air, the sample started to deliquesce.
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To become liquid or soft, typically as a result of heating or exposure to moisture.
The sugar cubes deliquesced in the hot coffee.
verb
To disappear slowly, especially to become negligible or cease to exist as a distinct entity.
The morning mist deliquesced in the rising sun.
verb
In botany, to become fluid or mushy, especially by the absorption of moisture from the air.
The fungus deliquesced into a black, inky liquid.
Usage tips
Technical
verb
In chemistry, to dissolve or become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air.
When exposed to the open air, the sample started to deliquesce.
Usage tips
Technical
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.
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.
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.
Never forget "Deliquesce"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension