Bahasa Melayu
lembap
English
deliquescent, hygroscopic
Lembap cair describes a substance that absorbs moisture from the air and becomes liquid or soft.
لمبڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Gula itu cepat menjadi lembap cair dalam bekas terbuka.
The sugar quickly became deliquescent in the open container.
Bahan itu perlu disimpan rapat kerana sifatnya lembap cair.
The material must be kept tightly closed because it is deliquescent.
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What does “deliquescent” mean in Malay?
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lembap cair
This sense is used for substances that absorb moisture and soften or melt.
Word family
Common derived forms
- lembapan
- moisture
- melembapkan
- to dampen; to moisturize
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