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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Return to broiler, and cook until cheese is melted and golden, about 2 minutes more.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Think melted cheese cuisine (raclette, fondue, tartiflette) and spa hotels with outdoor fire pits and indoor hot tubs, plus easy access to skiing, and every other winter sport imaginable.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess when they're thawed.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
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As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess when they're thawed.—
Elissa Robinson,
Freep.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Deliquesced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesced. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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