DELIQUESCENT
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Deliquescent.
Deliquescent - as an adjective satellite
(especially of certain salts) becoming liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Deliquescent - as an adjective
Seeming to melt away.
Absorbing moisture from the air and forming a solution.
Example: "Deliquescent salts"
Branching so that the stem is lost in branches, as in most deciduous trees.
(of the fruiting body of a fungus) becoming liquid as a phase of its life cycle.
Example Sentences
"The deliquescent substance absorbed the moisture from the air and turned into a solution."
"The deliquescent salts dissolved when exposed to humid conditions."
"The deliquescent fruits became soft and pulpy as they absorbed water from the atmosphere."
"Certain deliquescent compounds can absorb large amounts of water vapor."
"The deliquescent crystals formed a liquid layer around themselves."
Word Game Points
Is DELIQUESCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deliquescent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DELIQUESCENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is DELIQUESCENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deliquescent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDELIQUESCENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.
Is DELIQUESCENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deliquescent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDELIQUESCENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.
