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- [del-i-kwes-uh ns]
- /ˌdɛl ɪˈkwɛs əns/
- /ˌde.lɪ.ˈkwesnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [del-i-kwes-uh ns]
- /ˌdɛl ɪˈkwɛs əns/
Definitions of deliquescent word
- noun deliquescent the act or process of deliquescing. 1
- noun deliquescent the substance produced when something deliquesces. 1
- noun deliquescent Becoming liquid or having a tendency to become liquid. 1
- adjective deliquescent (chemistry) Absorbing moisture from the air and forming a solution. 0
- adjective deliquescent (botany) Branching so that the stem is lost in branches, as in most deciduous trees. 0
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Origin of deliquescent
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; deliquesce + -ence
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Parts of speech for Deliquescent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deliquescent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
deliquescent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deliquescent
adj deliquescent
- succulent — full of juice; juicy.
- solvent — able to pay all just debts.
- damp — Something that is damp is slightly wet.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- running — an act or instance, or a period of running: a five-minute run before breakfast.
Antonyms for deliquescent
adj deliquescent
- intermittent — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
- unavailable — suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available.
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- broken — Broken is the past participle of break.
- close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
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