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a. [ L. deliquescens, -entis, p. pr. of deliquescere: cf. F. déliquescent. ] 1. Dissolving; liquefying by contact with the air; capable of attracting moisture from the atmosphere and becoming liquid; as, deliquescent salts. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) Branching so that the stem is lost in branches, as in most deciduous trees. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]