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deliquesce

 

[ หŒdษ›lษชหˆkwษ›s ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical process

To deliquesce means to become liquid or to dissolve, typically referring to the process by which certain substances absorb moisture from the air and form a solution or a liquid. This process often occurs in hygroscopic substances, which have the ability to attract and hold water. Deliquescence is a physical change that can be observed in various salts and some sugar compounds. As humidity increases, these substances may transition from a solid state to a liquid state, often resulting in the formation of concentrated solutions.

Synonyms

dissolve, liquefy, melt

Examples of usage

  • The salt began to deliquesce in the humid air.
  • Sugars can deliquesce when exposed to moisture.
  • Some chemical compounds deliquesce easily when not stored properly.

Translations

Translations of the word "deliquesce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deliquescer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅเคชเฅเคค เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช deliqueszieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melarut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะณั–ะดั€ะฐั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deliquescencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบถ่งฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉliquescence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deliquescencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eriyip gitmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉํ•ด๋˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฐูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deliquescence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ deliquescencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆบถ่งฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deliquescenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meltast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ั–ะฟ ะบะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™ll olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deliquescencia

Etymology

The term 'deliquesce' comes from the Latin word 'deliquescere', which is a combination of 'de-', meaning 'down from' or 'away', and 'liquescere', meaning 'to become liquid'. This etymology reflects the nature of the process where a solid substance turns into a liquid as it absorbs moisture from the surroundings. The usage of the term dates back to the 18th century when it was first adopted in scientific literature to describe the behavior of certain salts and other hygroscopic substances. Over time, 'deliquesce' has been utilized in both chemistry and various scientific disciplines to denote this particular phenomenon, emphasizing the interaction between solids and atmospheric moisture. Its development mirrors advances in our understanding of chemical properties and reactions, particularly in relation to hydration and solubility.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,835, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.