deliquesces

Definition of deliquescesnext
present tense third-person singular of deliquesce
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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  • When the Sierra snowpack melts early, not only do the plants and soils dry out faster, but the reservoirs, once drawn down, aren’t steadily replenished by snow that melts through the late spring and summer.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Inside, the cream formula delivers a soft, diffused wash of color that melts seamlessly into the skin.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Deliquesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesces. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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