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Liquefied: meaning, definitions and examples

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liquefied

 

[ ˈlɪkwɪfaɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

state of matter

Turned into a liquid state from a solid or gas state.

Synonyms

liquidized, melted

Examples of usage

  • The liquefied nitrogen was used to cool down the experiment.
  • The liquefied natural gas is easier to transport than in its gaseous state.
Context #2 | Verb

process

To convert something into a liquid form.

Synonyms

liquefy, melt

Examples of usage

  • The chef liquefied the chocolate to make a smooth ganache.
  • The heat liquefied the wax into a puddle on the table.

Translations

Translations of the word "liquefied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liquefeito

🇮🇳 तरलित

🇩🇪 verflüssigt

🇮🇩 cair

🇺🇦 зріджений

🇵🇱 skroplony

🇯🇵 液化された (えきかされた)

🇫🇷 liquéfié

🇪🇸 licuado

🇹🇷 sıvılaştırılmış

🇰🇷 액화된

🇸🇦 مُسَال

🇨🇿 zkapalněný

🇸🇰 skvapalnený

🇨🇳 液化的 (yèhuà de)

🇸🇮 utekočinjen

🇮🇸 fljótandi

🇰🇿 сұйытылған

🇬🇪 თხევადი

🇦🇿 maye halına salınmış

🇲🇽 licuado

Etymology

The word 'liquefied' originated from the Latin word 'liquēfacere', which is a combination of 'liquēre' (to be liquid) and 'facere' (to make). The concept of liquefaction has been known since ancient times, with early civilizations using various methods to turn solids into liquids for different purposes.

See also: liquefaction, liquefying.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,426, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.