deliquesce (v.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict[deliquesce 词源字典]
1756, in chemistry, from Latin deliquescere "to melt away," from de- (see de-) + liquescere "to melt," from liquere "to be liquid" (see liquid (adj.)). General use dates from 1858.[deliquesce etymology, deliquesce origin, 英语词源]
deliquescent (adj.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict
1791, in chemistry, from Latin deliquescentem (nominative deliquescens), present participle of deliquescere (see deliquesce). General use dates from 1866. Related: Deliquescence.
liquescentyoudaoicibaDictYouDict
"Becoming or apt to become liquid", Early 18th century: from Latin liquescent- 'becoming liquid', from the verb liquescere (see liquefy).