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Liquifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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liquifying

 

[ ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

phase change

Liquifying is the process of converting a solid or a gas into a liquid state. This can occur through the application of heat, pressure, or a change in chemical composition. In various scientific and industrial contexts, liquifying is crucial for processes such as producing fuel from coal or creating various types of chemicals. It can also refer to the transformation of ice into water, demonstrating a simple physical change that is easily observable.

Synonyms

dissolving, fluidizing, melting

Examples of usage

  • The heat caused the ice to begin liquifying.
  • The meal was liquifying in the pot as it simmered.
  • Scientists are studying the liquifying process of certain gases.
  • The frozen material is liquifying under the ambient temperature.

Translations

Translations of the word "liquifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liquefação

🇮🇳 तरल बनाना

🇩🇪 Verflüssigung

🇮🇩 melarutkan

🇺🇦 зрідження

🇵🇱 upłynnienie

🇯🇵 液化

🇫🇷 liquéfaction

🇪🇸 liquefacción

🇹🇷 sıvılaştırma

🇰🇷 액화

🇸🇦 تسييل

🇨🇿 zkapalnění

🇸🇰 zkapalnenie

🇨🇳 液化

🇸🇮 zgoščevanje

🇮🇸 vötnun

🇰🇿 сұйылту

🇬🇪 მჟავდება

🇦🇿 mayeləşdirmə

🇲🇽 licuefacción

Word origin

The term 'liquifying' is derived from the Latin word 'liquefacere', which means 'to make liquid'. The root of this word is 'liquidus', meaning 'fluid' or 'liquid', reflecting the state of matter being referenced. The English language adopted this concept as it began to develop scientific terminology in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, a period marked by significant advancements in understanding states of matter. The process of liquifying has been studied extensively in various fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering. In the industrial revolution, as new materials and machines were developed, understanding the properties and behavior of substances in different states became essential. Today, the term is commonly used in both scientific literature and everyday language, especially in contexts discussing cooking, manufacturing, and material science.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,590, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.