Deliquesce
/ˌdelɪˈkwes//ˌdelɪˈkwes/The word "deliquesce" has a fascinating history! It originated in the 17th century from the Latin words "diluere," meaning "to melt" or "to dissolve," and the suffix "-escere," which forms verbs indicating a state of being. The term essentially means "to melt away" or "to dissolve into a liquid state." In the natural world, "deliquesce" refers to the process of a substance dissolving or breaking down into its constituent parts, often due to exposure to water, heat, or other environmental factors. For instance, when salt dissolves in water, it can be said to deliquesce. Despite its origins in scientific terminology, "deliquesce" is rarely used in everyday language. However, it's a great word to keep in your vocabulary for when you need to describe a substance that's melting or dissolving before your very eyes!
to become liquid as a result of decaying (= being destroyed by natural processes)
trở thành chất lỏng do phân hủy (= bị phá hủy bởi các quá trình tự nhiên)
to become liquid as a result of taking in water from the air
trở thành chất lỏng do lấy nước từ không khí
