† deˈliquiate, v. Chem. Obs.
[irreg. f. L. dēliquāre (deliquate), or f. deliquium2.]
intr. = deliquate 2, deliquesce.
| 1782 Wedgwood in Phil. Trans. LXX. 323 No crystalization was formed: the dry salt..deliquiated in the air. 1810 Henry Elem. Chem. (1840) II. 397 Urea..deliquiates, when exposed to the air, into a thick brown liquid. 1854 J. Scoffern in Orr's Circ. Sc. Chem. 14 Other salts..become liquid, or deliquiate. |