deliquesce

Definition of deliquescenext
as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state a rotting tomato slowly deliquescing in the hot summer sun

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  • Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • The opening day of the Great American State Fair Thursday was marked by modest attendance as well as electrical issues that caused ice cream to melt and frequent shutdowns of the sole ride, a 100-foot Ferris wheel.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 27 June 2026
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  • Pre-shredded cheeses in general can easily be frozen and thawed, since the texture change will be less noticeable.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Pork sat thawing inside a supermarket bag on a prep table, two violations in one — direct contact with a non-food grade bag and thawing outside a refrigerator.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
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“Deliquesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesce. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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