Liquidize: meaning, definitions and examples
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liquidize
[ ˈlɪkwɪdaɪz ]
food preparation
To liquidize means to convert solid food or ingredients into a liquid state, often using a blender or food processor. This process is commonly used in cooking to make soups, sauces, or smoothies.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She decided to liquidize the vegetables for the soup.
- You need to liquidize the fruits before adding them to the drink.
- The chef will liquidize the mixture for a smoother texture.
Translations
Translations of the word "liquidize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 liquefazer
🇮🇳 तरल करना
🇩🇪 liquefizieren
🇮🇩 melarutkan
🇺🇦 перетворювати на рідину
🇵🇱 płynąć
🇯🇵 液化する
🇫🇷 liquéfier
🇪🇸 licuar
🇹🇷 sıvılaştırmak
🇰🇷 액체화하다
🇸🇦 تحويل إلى سائل
🇨🇿 zkapalnit
🇸🇰 zkapalniť
🇨🇳 液化
🇸🇮 liquidirati
🇮🇸 vökva
🇰🇿 сұйыққа айналдыру
🇬🇪 თხევადობა
🇦🇿 sıvılaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 licuar
Etymology
The term 'liquidize' originated in the early 20th century, with roots in the word 'liquid,' derived from the Latin 'liquida,' meaning 'fluid' or 'flowing.' This was combined with the suffix '-ize,' which indicates the process of making or becoming something. Initially used in culinary contexts, the word has evolved to encompass various applications in both cooking and scientific fields. Its usage has grown alongside the popularity of kitchen appliances like blenders, which facilitate the process of turning solid foods into liquids, thus enriching the culinary vocabulary and enabling greater creativity in food preparation.