Deliquescent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002973",
  "term": "Deliquescent",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a substance that absorbs moisture from the atmosphere to such an extent that it dissolves in the absorbed water and forms a solution. This property is characteristic of highly soluble ionic compounds that have a strong affinity for water molecules. Calcium chloride and sodium hydroxide are common examples of deliquescent substances.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 981 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/deliquescent/"
}