How Do You Spell DELIQUESCE?

Pronunciation: [dɪlˈɪkwɛs] (IPA)

Deliquesce is a verb that means to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air. It is pronounced /dɪlɪkwɛs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable 'deli' is pronounced as /dɪlɪ/ with the stress on the first syllable. The following sound is /kw/ and the last syllable is pronounced as /ɛs/. Note that the 'ue' in 'deliquesce' is pronounced as a single vowel sound, /kw/, and not as two separate vowels. This is a complex word to spell, but with practice, it can be mastered easily.

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DELIQUESCE Meaning and Definition

  1. Deliquesce is a verb that refers to the process or action of becoming liquid or dissolving into a liquid form. It specifically describes the tendency of a substance to absorb moisture from the air and gradually dissolve or melt due to its hygroscopic nature.

    When a substance deliquesces, it undergoes a transformation from a solid form into a liquid or semi-liquid state, typically due to its high water-absorbing properties. This phenomenon occurs when the substance absorbs enough moisture from its surroundings to dissolve and form a liquid solution.

    Deliquescent substances are commonly found in salts, such as calcium chloride and potassium hydroxide, which are known to readily attract moisture from the air and convert into liquid. The process of deliquescence often results in the formation of a solution with a high water content.

    The word "deliquesce" is derived from the Latin verb "deliquescere," which means "to become liquid." It is used both in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and material sciences, as well as in everyday language to describe the process of a solid substance transforming into a liquid due to moisture absorption.

    In summary, deliquesce signifies the act of transforming from a solid state to a liquid state, typically caused by the attraction and absorption of moisture from the surrounding environment.

  2. To become damp or liquid by absorbing water from the atmosphere, said of certain salts.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To melt or become liquid by attracting moisture from the air.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DELIQUESCE

Etymology of DELIQUESCE

The word "deliquesce" comes from the Latin word "deliquescere", which is derived from the prefix "de-" meaning "down" or "away", and the verb "liquescere" meaning "to become liquid" or "to melt". The Latin root, in turn, is derived from the adjective "liquus" meaning "liquid" or "fluid". The verb "deliquesce" entered English in the late 18th century and refers to the process in which a solid substance absorbs moisture from the air and becomes liquid or dissolves completely.

Similar spelling words for DELIQUESCE

Conjugate verb Deliquesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deliquesced
you would have deliquesced
he/she/it would have deliquesced
we would have deliquesced
they would have deliquesced
I would have deliquesce
you would have deliquesce
he/she/it would have deliquesce
we would have deliquesce
they would have deliquesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been deliquescing
you would have been deliquescing
he/she/it would have been deliquescing
we would have been deliquescing
they would have been deliquescing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would deliquesce
you would deliquesce
he/she/it would deliquesce
we would deliquesce
they would deliquesce

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be deliquescing
you would be deliquescing
he/she/it would be deliquescing
we would be deliquescing
they would be deliquescing

FUTURE

I will deliquesce
you will deliquesce
he/she/it will deliquesce
we will deliquesce
they will deliquesce

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deliquescing
you will be deliquescing
he/she/it will be deliquescing
we will be deliquescing
they will be deliquescing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deliquesced
you will have deliquesced
he/she/it will have deliquesced
we will have deliquesced
they will have deliquesced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deliquescing
you will have been deliquescing
he/she/it will have been deliquescing
we will have been deliquescing
they will have been deliquescing

IMPERATIVE

you deliquesce
we let´s deliquesce

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deliquesce

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deliquescing
you were deliquescing
he/she/it was deliquescing
we were deliquescing
they were deliquescing

PAST PARTICIPLE

deliquesced

PAST PERFECT

I had deliquesced
you had deliquesced
he/she/it had deliquesced
we had deliquesced
they had deliquesced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deliquescing
you had been deliquescing
he/she/it had been deliquescing
we had been deliquescing
they had been deliquescing

PRESENT

I deliquesce
you deliquesce
he/she/it deliquesces
we deliquesce
they deliquesce

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deliquescing
you are deliquescing
he/she/it is deliquescing
we are deliquescing
they are deliquescing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deliquescing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deliquesced
you have deliquesced
he/she/it has deliquesced
we have deliquesced
they have deliquesced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deliquescing
you have been deliquescing
he/she/it has been deliquescing
we have been deliquescing
they have been deliquescing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it deliquesce

SIMPLE PAST

I deliquesced
you deliquesced
he/she/it deliquesced
we deliquesced
they deliquesced

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