liquefy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkwɪfʌɪ/
(also liquify)

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'

Spelling help

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