liquescent


li·ques·cent

adj \li-ˈkwe-sənt\

Definition of LIQUESCENT

: being or tending to become liquid : melting

Origin of LIQUESCENT

Latin liquescent-, liquescens, present participle of liquescere to become fluid, inchoative of liquēre
First Known Use: circa 1727

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