as in melted
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a rotting tomato slowly deliquescing in the hot summer sun
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The system was able to consistently track how these icebergs split, drifted, and melted over time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Sprinkle with more Parmesan and bake until the cheese is nicely melted, about 3 to 4 minutes.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Frozen cooked oatmeal should also be thawed overnight in the refrigerator, which helps prevent it from entering the temperature danger zone where bacteria can grow.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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There is still no indication of when, or if, the freeze will be thawed.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Deliquesced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesced. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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