deliquescence

[ del-i-kwes-uh ns ]
/ ˌdɛl ɪˈkwɛs əns /

noun

the act or process of deliquescing.
the substance produced when something deliquesces.

Origin of deliquescence

First recorded in 1750–60; deliquesce + -ence

OTHER WORDS FROM deliquescence

del·i·ques·cent, adjective non·del·i·ques·cence, noun non·del·i·ques·cent, adjective

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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

deliquescent, adjective

Medical definitions for deliquescent

deliquescence
[ dĕl′ĭ-kwĕsəns ]

n.

The process of dissolving or of becoming liquid through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.

Scientific definitions for deliquescent

deliquescent
[ dĕl′ĭ-kwĕsənt ]

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.