deliquium

  1. Noun.  (chemistry, lang en) liquefaction through absorption of moisture from the air.
  2. Noun.  (pathology, lang en) An abrupt loss of consciousness usually caused by an insufficient blood flow to the brain; fainting.
  3. Noun.  (literary, lang en) (figuratively, lang en) a languid, maudlin mood.
  4. Noun.  (rare, lang en) an abrupt absence of sunlight, e.g. caused by an eclipse.

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