Deliquescent

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪkwɛsənt/

Definitions of deliquescent

adjective describing a substance that has a tendency to dissolve or melt into liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

Example Sentences

A1 The deliquescent substance dissolved completely in water.

A2 The deliquescent nature of the salt caused it to absorb moisture from the air.

B1 The deliquescent properties of the chemical make it ideal for use in humid environments.

B2 The deliquescent compound exhibited a high level of hygroscopicity in the lab experiments.

C1 The deliquescent nature of the compound was carefully studied by scientists to understand its behavior.

C2 The deliquescent properties of the substance were a key focus of the research project due to their unique characteristics.

Examples of deliquescent in a Sentence

formal The deliquescent nature of the compound causes it to absorb moisture from the air.

informal Make sure to store the deliquescent substance in a dry place.

slang I heard that deliquescent stuff can get all gooey if it's not sealed properly.

figurative Her kindness was like a deliquescent flower, spreading joy wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of deliquescent

• past tense: deliquesced
• plural: deliquescents
• comparative: more deliquescent
• superlative: most deliquescent
• present tense: deliquesces
• future tense: will deliquesce
• perfect tense: has deliquesced
• continuous tense: is deliquescing
• singular: deliquescent
• positive degree: deliquescent
• infinitive: to deliquesce
• gerund: deliquescing
• participle: deliquescent

Origin and Evolution of deliquescent

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deliquescent' originated from the Latin word 'deliquescere', which means 'to melt away'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in chemistry to describe substances that absorb moisture from the air and dissolve in it, the word 'deliquescent' has evolved to also describe things that have a tendency to become liquid or fluid over time.