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LIQUESCENT
liquescent, melting
(adjective) becoming liquid
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
liquescent (comparative more liquescent, superlative most liquescent)
Melting.
Source: Wiktionary
Li*ques"cent, a. Etym: [L. liquescens, p. pr. of liquescere to become liquid, incho. fr. liquere to be liquid.]
Definition: Tending to become liquid; inclined to melt to melt; melting.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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