dɪlɪˈkɛs

Definitions

1. verb

to melt or become liquid, especially as a result of absorbing moisture from the air

“The sugar crystals began to deliquesce in the humid environment.”

2. verb

to lose or become disintegrated, especially as a result of absorbing moisture from the air

“The plaster wall started to deliquesce due to the rainwater seeping through it.”

3. verb

to break down or disintegrate, often due to chemical or biological processes

“The old monument began to deliquesce over time due to the natural erosion of the stone.”