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deliquesce

/,dɛlə'kwɛs/

Synonyms of deliquesce Antonyms of deliquesce Examples of deliquesce Usage of deliquesce Parts of deliquesce Definition that contains deliquesce Words sounding like deliquesce Explanation of deliquesce

verb
melt away in the process of decay
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"The fungi eventually deliquesced"

type of:
decay
verb
melt or become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
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"this type of salt deliquesces easily"

type of:
dethaw dissolve melt thaw unfreeze unthaw

Definition that contains deliquesce

calcium nitrate a deliquescent salt that is soluble in water; sometimes used as a source of nitrogen in fertilizers
calcium chloride a deliquescent salt; used in de-icing and as a drying agent