as in melted
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a rotting tomato slowly deliquescing in the hot summer sun
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The ski slope on Dutch Henry Hill on CMC’s campus, at 10,200 feet above sea level, had melted away earlier this spring after a historically bad snow season.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026 -
To serve, scoop a meatball onto a bun, top with cheese, and broil until melted.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Freezing is not ideal, as the creamy coating and panko topping can become soggy when thawed and reheated.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including blackish mold-like growth in the facility, raw ducks improperly thawed and having a moth inside a container of rice.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Deliquesced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesced. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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