1. becoming liquid; melting or dissolving
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The liquescent ice cream dripped down the cone in the summer heat.
• Scientists observed the liquescent properties of the metal at high temperatures.
• The liquescent sugar gradually dissolved into the hot water.
• Under the microscope, the liquescent substance appeared to flow like honey.
• The artist used liquescent wax to create flowing, organic shapes.
• The liquescent chocolate coating melted smoothly over the dessert.