as in melts
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a rotting tomato slowly deliquescing in the hot summer sun
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melts
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Inside, the cream formula delivers a soft, diffused wash of color that melts seamlessly into the skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026 -
For a pat of butter that melts just so, heat up an offset spatula and give it a swipe.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Deliquesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesces. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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