deliquesce

pronunciation

How to pronounce deliquesce in British English: UK [ˌdelɪˈkwes]word uk audio image

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  • Verb:
    melt away in the process of decay
    melt or become liquid by absorbig moisture from the air

Word Origin

deliquesce (v.)
1756, in chemistry, from Latin deliquescere "to melt away," from de- (see de-) + liquescere "to melt," from liquere "to be liquid" (see liquid (adj.)). General use dates from 1858.

Example

1. Does not sperm deliquesce being able to be pregnant ?
2. My face has had a lipoma to deliquesce now .
3. Semen 60 minutes do not deliquesce completely .

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