deliquate

/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɒt, ˌdɛlɪˈkwɑːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become liquid, especially as a result of thawing or melting

“The snow on the mountain began to deliquate as the sun rose higher in the sky.”

2. noun

the process of becoming or causing something to become liquid

“The deliquation of the ice cubes was sped up by the warm air in the room.”

Synonyms

  • liquefy
  • melt

Antonyms

  • freeze
  • solidify