deliquescence
[ del-i-kwes-uh ns ]
/ ˌdɛl ɪˈkwɛs əns /
noun
the act or process of deliquescing.
the substance produced when something deliquesces.
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Words nearby deliquescence
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Origin of deliquescence
OTHER WORDS FROM deliquescence
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British Dictionary definitions for deliquescent
deliquescence
/ (ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsəns) /
noun
the process of deliquescing
a solution formed when a solid or liquid deliquesces
Derived forms of deliquescence
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Medical definitions for deliquescent
deliquescence
[ dĕl′ĭ-kwĕs′əns ]
n.
The process of dissolving or of becoming liquid through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.
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Scientific definitions for deliquescent
deliquescent
[ dĕl′ĭ-kwĕs′ənt ]
Relating to a solid substance that absorbs moisture from the air and becomes liquid. Deliquescent substances usually absorb so much moisture from the air that they form a strong solution. Potassium hydroxide is deliquescent.
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