deliquesced

Definition of deliquescednext
past tense of deliquesce
as in melted
to go from a solid to a liquid state a rotting tomato slowly deliquescing in the hot summer sun

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  • The ski slope on Dutch Henry Hill on CMC’s campus, at 10,200 feet above sea level, had melted away earlier this spring after a historically bad snow season.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
  • To serve, scoop a meatball onto a bun, top with cheese, and broil until melted.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including blackish mold-like growth in the facility, raw ducks improperly thawed and having a moth inside a container of rice.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado April 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Frozen blueberries are versatile for recipes like smoothies, pancakes, and pies; they can be used directly or thawed.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Deliquesced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesced. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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