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Liquefying: meaning, definitions and examples

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liquefying

 

[ ˈlɪkwɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemistry

To become liquid by heating; to melt.

Synonyms

dissolving, melting, thawing

Examples of usage

  • The solid ice started liquefying as soon as it was exposed to the sun.
  • After a few minutes in the microwave, the chocolate began liquefying into a smooth liquid.
  • The heat caused the candle wax to start liquefying and dripping down the sides of the candle.

Translations

Translations of the word "liquefying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liquefação

🇮🇳 तरलकरण

🇩🇪 Verflüssigung

🇮🇩 pencairan

🇺🇦 зрідження

🇵🇱 skraplanie

🇯🇵 液化 (えきか)

🇫🇷 liquéfaction

🇪🇸 licuefacción

🇹🇷 sıvılaştırma

🇰🇷 액화 (aekhwa)

🇸🇦 تسييل

🇨🇿 zkapalňování

🇸🇰 skvapalňovanie

🇨🇳 液化 (yìhuà)

🇸🇮 utekočinjanje

🇮🇸 vökvun

🇰🇿 сұйықтандыру

🇬🇪 თხევადობა (tkhevadoba)

🇦🇿 mayeləşdirmə

🇲🇽 licuefacción

Etymology

The word 'liquefying' comes from the Latin word 'liquere' meaning 'to be liquid' and the suffix '-fy' which means 'to make or become'. The process of liquefying has been observed and utilized by humans for centuries, from melting metals to transforming solid substances into liquid form. Understanding the properties of liquefaction has played a significant role in various fields such as chemistry, physics, and materials science.

See also: liquefaction, liquefied.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,474 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.