deliquescent vs succulent

deliquescent

adj
  • Absorbing moisture from the air and forming a solution. 

  • Seeming to melt away. 

  • Branching so that the stem is lost in branches, as in most deciduous trees. 

  • Becoming liquid as a phase of its life cycle. 

succulent

adj
  • Having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water. 

  • Juicy or lush. 

  • Luscious or delectable. 

noun
  • A succulent plant. 

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