colliquation
(kŏl′ĭ-kwā′shən)- Excessive discharge of fluid.
- Softening of tissue.
- Degeneration of tissue to a liquid state.
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Fire is the cause of induration, but respective to clay; fire is the cause of colliquation, but respective to wax.
The Advancement of LearningFrancis Bacon