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deliquesce

verb
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

Meaning

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

Example Sentences

The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.

Synonyms

liquefy, dissolve, melt

Antonyms

solidify, freeze

Collocations

deliquesce in air, crystals deliquesce, substances deliquesce

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