Liquefied: meaning, definitions and examples

Best used to describe something that has been turned into a liquid through a physical or chemical process, often under pressure or by adding heat.

• The gas was liquefied for easier storage
• The liquefied natural gas is transported in large tankers

Used to describe a material that has been transformed into a liquid state, often through the application of heat or pressure.

• The scientist liquefied the gas for easier storage
• The material is liquefied under extremely high temperatures

Commonly used to describe the process where a solid turns into a liquid due to heat. Often associated with everyday substances like ice, chocolate, or metal.

• The ice will melt if left out in the sun
• She watched the butter melt in the hot pan

References the process of turning a solid or gas into a liquid, typically through the application of heat or pressure.

• You can liquefy the sample by heating it
• When frozen, the water will liquefy once warmed