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Liquify: meaning, definitions and examples

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liquify

 

[ ˈlɪkwɪfaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical state

To liquify means to convert a substance from a solid or gas state into a liquid state. This process often involves the application of heat or pressure to enable the transition between states of matter. Liquifying can occur through various methods, including melting, dissolving, or vaporizing and condensing. The term is frequently used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics, where the properties of materials are studied.

Synonyms

dissolve, fluidize, melt, thaw

Examples of usage

  • The ice will liquify if left in the sun.
  • Chemicals can liquify when heated.
  • The process was used to liquify the gas for storage.
  • Ice cream begins to liquify as it melts.

Translations

Translations of the word "liquify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liquefazer

🇮🇳 द्रवीकरण करना

🇩🇪 verflüssigen

🇮🇩 melikuidkan

🇺🇦 ріди́нити

🇵🇱 upłynniać

🇯🇵 液化する

🇫🇷 liquéfier

🇪🇸 licuar

🇹🇷 sıvılaştırmak

🇰🇷 액화하다

🇸🇦 تحويل إلى سائل

🇨🇿 zkapalnit

🇸🇰 ztekutiť

🇨🇳 液化

🇸🇮 liqueficirati

🇮🇸 fljótandi

🇰🇿 сұйылту

🇬🇪 ლიკვიდაცია

🇦🇿 mayeləşdirmək

🇲🇽 licuar

Etymology

The word 'liquify' originates from the Latin word 'liquefacere', which is a combination of 'liquere' meaning 'to be fluid' or 'to flow' and 'facere' meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. The term began to be used in the English language in the 17th century, primarily in scientific texts concerning chemistry and physics. As science advanced, the definition expanded to encompass various methods of transforming states of matter, not just melting solid substances but also including gases and the creation of solutions. The usage of 'liquify' has become increasingly prevalent in modern discussions around food science, engineering processes, and environmental science, reflecting the versatility and importance of the concept across many disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,900, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.