Liquifiable: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in scientific or technical contexts to describe a substance that can be turned into a liquid.

• Certain kinds of metals are liquifiable at extremely high temperatures

Commonly used in scientific, technical, or industrial settings to describe materials that can be converted into a liquid state.

• Natural gas is liquefiable under high pressure and low temperature conditions

Used in everyday, especially casual, conversations to refer to solids that can turn into liquids when heated.

• These chocolate chips are meltable, perfect for baking cookies

Applied in everyday language or in slightly informal contexts to describe objects, especially solids, that can melt.

• The ice cream is melt-able, so keep it in the freezer

Appropriate for scientific or technical discussions where substances can be converted into a liquid state.

• The new substance discovered in the lab is easily liquifiable under high temperature.
• Certain metals are highly liquifiable at specific temperatures.

Used when describing something that can become softer under certain conditions, often in everyday contexts.

• Butter is easily softenable at room temperature.
• The hardened clay was softenable by adding water.

Best used to describe materials or concepts that can be shaped or influenced, often in a positive manner.

• Gold is prized for being highly malleable, allowing it to be formed into various shapes.
• Children's minds are highly malleable and open to new ideas.

Used when referring to someone or something that is likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. This term often has a negative connotation.

• Young children are more susceptible to common colds.
• Older buildings are susceptible to earthquake damage.