Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deliquescence
Noun
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsəns/
Definition
The process by which a substance absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and dissolves in the absorbed water.
Examples
- The deliquescence of sodium hydroxide in humid environments can lead to its transformation into a caustic solution.
- In certain regions, the deliquescence of table salt can make it clump together in moist air.
Meaning
Deliquescence is the phenomenon where certain substances, especially salts, take on water vapor from the air to form a liquid solution.
Synonyms
- Absorption
- Saturation
- Liquefaction
