What is another word for Deliquesce?

Pronunciation: [dɪlˈɪkwɛs] (IPA)

Deliquesce is a scientific term that describes a process in which a solid material dissolves in its surrounding atmosphere. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to describe this process, including liquefy, dissolve, disintegrate, break down, decay, crumble, decompose, and disperse. Each of these words can be used to describe the gradual or sudden breakdown of a solid material, and can be used to describe a variety of different types of materials. Whether you are describing the weathering of rock formations or the decay of organic matter, there is a synonym for deliquesce that will help you convey the right meaning.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Usage examples for Deliquesce

In this figure one can see the change in color of the gills just at the time when they begin to Deliquesce.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
The plants are very fragile, more or less mucilaginous when moist, usually with yellowish colors, and, what is the most characteristic feature beside the yellowish color of the spores, the gills are very soft, and at maturity tend to dissolve into a mucilaginous consistency, though they do not Deliquesce, or only rarely dissolve so far as to form drops.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
Crystals of some substances Deliquesce, or take water from the air, and thus dissolve themselves.
"An Introduction to Chemical Science"
R.P. Williams

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