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deliquescent

/ˌdɛl.ɪˈkwɛs.ənt/

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adjective

/ˌdɛl.ɪˈkwɛs.ənt/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает вещество, которое поглощает влагу из воздуха и становится жидким.

Describes a substance that absorbs moisture from the air and becomes liquid.

  1. Absorbing moisture from airC2formalscientific

    Describes a substance, especially a salt, that absorbs moisture from the air and becomes liquid.

    ruГигроскопичный

    • Calcium chloride is a deliquescent salt that can dissolve in its own absorbed water.
    • The deliquescent nature of the compound made it difficult to store in humid conditions.
    • In the lab, deliquescent chemicals must be kept in airtight containers.

    Synonymshygroscopic

    Antonymsefflorescent

Forms
  • more deliquescent comparative form
  • most deliquescent superlative form