deliquescent

/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/
adjective
  1. Tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air.
    • The deliquescent powder turned into a syrupy liquid overnight.
    • Be careful storing deliquescent chemicals; they can ruin other materials.
    • Calcium chloride is a deliquescent substance that can pull water from the air.
  2. Melting or dissolving away gradually.
    • Her deliquescent hopes faded as the deadline passed.
    • The deliquescent snowman slowly collapsed into a puddle.
    • The deliquescent candle left wax drips all over the tablecloth.
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