What is another word for mollescent?
Pronunciation: [məlˈɛsənt] (IPA) 
Mollescent is an adjective mainly used in biology to describe a soft or pliable texture or consistency. However, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with mollescent, including soft, pliant, supple, flexible, yielding, and malleable. Each of these words can be used to describe something that is easily bent or shaped without breaking or losing its form. Soft is perhaps the most commonly used synonym and can be used to describe anything that is not hard or rigid. Supple and flexible describe something that is easily bent or moved, while yielding and malleable suggest something that can be easily changed or shaped.
