deliquesce

Meanings

• verb

  The process by which a solid or semi-solid substance becomes a liquid, often through the absorption of moisture or heat.

  - "The sugar cubes began to deliquesce in the glass of water."
  - "The clay tablets deliquesced in the humid conditions of the museum."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deliquesce
relics , licks , picks

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Variants

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deliquesce , deliquesced , deliquesces , deliquescing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'deliquere,' meaning 'to melt away,' 'to liquefy.'

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Trivia

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1. Deliquescence is an important process in the preservation of some types of historical artifacts, such as ancient papyrus scrolls.

2. Deliquescence is also a common problem in the storage of certain types of food, such as sugar and salt, which can lead to clumping or caking.

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Related Concepts

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1. evaporation: The process by which a liquid turns into a gas or vapor.

2. hygroscopic: A substance that absorbs moisture from the air.

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Culture

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Deliquescence is a common process in nature and has been studied in various fields such as geology, chemistry, and biology.

How to Memorize "deliquesce"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sugar cube slowly dissolving in a glass of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deliquesce' with the image of a solid turning into a liquid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'deliquesce' by thinking of the 'D' in 'deliquesce' representing 'dissolves' and the 'que' representing 'quickly'.

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