déliquescent

Traductions

• anglais

  Date : 1983

  Définition

  A term used to characterize water-soluble salts usually in finely divided form (small plates, crystals), which not only absorb moisture from the air, but tend to soften and even dissolve as a result of this absorption. Examples of common deliquescent materials are calcium and magnesium chlorides, sodium hydroxide, and calcium nitrate.

  Note :

  All such substances should be kept in well-stoppered bottles or in tightly closed containers.

  Terme :

  1. deliquescent