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liquefy

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkwɪfʌɪ/

(also liquify)
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Definition of liquefy

verb (liquefies, liquefying, liquefied)

  • make or become liquid: [with object]:the minimum pressure required to liquefy a gas [no object]:as the fungus ripens, the cap turns black and liquefies

Derivatives

liquefaction

Pronunciation: /-ˈfakʃ(ə)n/

noun

liquefactive

Pronunciation: /-ˈfaktɪv/

adjective

liquefiable

adjective

liquefier

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from French liquéfier from Latin liquefacere 'make liquid', from liquere 'be liquid'

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Liquefy can also be spelled liquify, with an i before the f: both are correct, but liquefy is more common.

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