liquefy

[lik-wuh-fahy] /ˈlɪk wəˌfaɪ/
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), liquefied, liquefying.
1.
to make or become liquid.
Origin
1375-1425; late Middle English lyquefyen < Old French liquefier, translation of Latin liquefacere to melt (see liquefacient); see -fy
Related forms
liquefiable, adjective
liquefier, noun
nonliquefiable, adjective
nonliquefying, adjective
reliquefy, verb, reliquefied, reliquefying.
unliquefiable, adjective
unliquefied, adjective
Can be confused
evanesce, evaporate, liquefy, melt, thaw, transpire, vaporize.
Synonyms
melt, fuse, dissolve, thaw; condense.
Antonyms
solidify; evaporate.
Examples from the web for liquefy
  • Unfortunately, an earthquake might liquefy the core of the dam.
  • During this technique, ultrasonic vibrations are used to liquefy fat cells.
  • There are billions of petro-dollars at stake, which liquefy and ooze corruption on everyone.
  • The cooled, compressed process stream is expanded to liquefy the natural gas.
  • More than one pound of liquid nitrogen is required to liquefy one pound of natural gas.
  • Most of the region is likely to be subject to shaking strong enough to liquefy susceptible sediment.
  • To make it, the polystyrene pellets are mixed with various chemicals to liquefy them.
British Dictionary definitions for liquefy

liquefy

/ˈlɪkwɪˌfaɪ/
verb -fies, -fying, -fied
1.
(esp of a gas) to become or cause to become liquid
Derived Forms
liquefaction (ˌlɪkwɪˈfækʃən) noun
liquefactive, adjective
liquefiable, adjective
liquefier, noun
Word Origin
C15: via Old French from Latin liquefacere to make liquid
Word Origin and History for liquefy
v.

early 15c., from Old French liquefier "liquefy, dissolve," from Latin liquefacere "make liquid, melt," from liquere "be fluid" (see liquid (adj.)) + facere "to make" (see factitious).