DELIQUESENCE Meaning and
Definition
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Deliquescence refers to the process where a solid substance absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment and ultimately dissolves or becomes liquid. Specifically, it refers to the transformation of a solid into a liquid due to its hygroscopic (moisture-absorbing) nature. The term usually applies to crystalline or granular substances that have the ability to attract and retain water vapor from the air.
During the deliquescence process, the substance gradually absorbs water molecules from the atmosphere until it reaches a saturation point. At this point, the substance begins to liquefy and forms a solution with the absorbed water. The deliquescence phenomenon is primarily driven by the substance's hygroscopicity and the relative humidity of the surrounding air. Higher humidity levels facilitate a faster deliquescence process.
Deliquescent substances commonly include certain salts, such as calcium chloride and potassium hydroxide. These substances have high affinity for water molecules and readily dissolve in water to form solutions. The process of deliquesence can have various industrial, scientific, and environmental implications, as it can affect the stability or reactivity of certain substances. Controlling or preventing deliquescence may be important in industries that handle or store deliquescent materials to maintain their intended properties or prevent undesirable reactions.
Common Misspellings for DELIQUESENCE
- seliquesence
- xeliquesence
- celiquesence
- feliquesence
- reliquesence
- eeliquesence
- dwliquesence
- dsliquesence
- ddliquesence
- drliquesence
- d4liquesence
- d3liquesence
- dekiquesence
- depiquesence
- deoiquesence
- deluquesence
- deljquesence
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Etymology of DELIQUESENCE
The word deliquescence comes from the Latin word deliquescere, which is a combination of the prefix de- meaning down or away, and the verb liquescere, meaning to become liquid. Therefore, deliquescence literally translates to becoming liquid or liquefaction.
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