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Etymology of the English word deliquesce

the English word deliquesce
derived from the Latin word deliquescere (melt away, dissolve, melt)
derived from the Latin word liquescere (become liquid, fluid, melt)
derived from the Latin word liquere (be in molten, liquid state; be clear to a person; it is proven, guilt is established; [non ~ => not proven as a verdict)
using the Late Latin prefix de-
derived from the Latin word de (away; down)

Date

The earliest known usage of deliquesce in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

deliquescence, deliquesced, deliquescing

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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