deliquesce

verb

ˌde-li-ˈkwes How to pronounce deliquesce (audio)
Definition of deliquescenext
as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state a rotting tomato slowly deliquescing in the hot summer sun

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Recent Examples of deliquesce Not lumpia Shanghai, spring rolls as skinny as cheroots, the ground pork inside flecked with deliquescing fat. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 15 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliquesce
  1. melt
  2. thaw
Verb
  • The chips were fresh, crispy and some almost melted in my mouth.
    — Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026
  • The Emmy-winning actress appeared with a sharp, smoky eye, made up of bronze shimmer, charcoal, black and navy hues, which melted over her lids and below her waterline.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of melt
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  • Eggs can be lost at each stage of the process, from thawing to fertilization and embryo development, before resulting in a successful pregnancy.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • But hotter summers, prolonged droughts, lower water tables, and thawing permafrost are changing those conditions.
    — Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of thaw

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