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Liquefaction: meaning, definitions and examples

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liquefaction

 

[ ˌlɪk.wɪˈfæk.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemistry

The process of becoming or causing something to become liquid.

Synonyms

liquification, melting

Examples of usage

  • Liquefaction is the transformation of a solid or a gas into a liquid state.
  • The liquefaction of natural gas is an important process in the energy industry.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

The process by which solid ground becomes liquid, often as a result of an earthquake.

Synonyms

ground liquefaction, soil liquefaction

Examples of usage

  • Liquefaction of the soil can lead to the destabilization of buildings during an earthquake.
  • The liquefaction of the ground was a significant factor in the damage caused by the earthquake.

Translations

Translations of the word "liquefaction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liquefação

🇮🇳 द्रवीकरण

🇩🇪 Verflüssigung

🇮🇩 pencairan

🇺🇦 зрідження

🇵🇱 upłynnienie

🇯🇵 液化 (えきか)

🇫🇷 liquéfaction

🇪🇸 licuefacción

🇹🇷 sıvılaştırma

🇰🇷 액화 (液化)

🇸🇦 تحويل إلى سائل

🇨🇿 zkapalňování

🇸🇰 skvapalňovanie

🇨🇳 液化 (yèhuà)

🇸🇮 utečnitev

🇮🇸 vökva

🇰🇿 сұйылту

🇬🇪 გათხევადება

🇦🇿 maye halına salma

🇲🇽 licuefacción

Word origin

The word 'liquefaction' has Latin roots, deriving from the verb 'liquēfacere,' which means 'to make liquid.' The concept of liquefaction has been recognized in various fields such as chemistry, geology, and physics. In geology, liquefaction refers to the process of solid ground losing its strength and behaving like a liquid, often triggered by seismic activity. Understanding the phenomenon of liquefaction is crucial for mitigating risks associated with natural disasters like earthquakes.

See also: liquefied, liquefying.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,607, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.