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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What scientists have found is that the push-and-pull of Saturn from the moon's new position creates heat that melts ice into water.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025 -
The most important thing is to choose a cheese that melts well.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Deliquesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesces. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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