liquefaction
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noun \ˌli-kwə-ˈfak-shən\Definition of LIQUEFACTION
1
: the process of making or becoming liquid
2
: the state of being liquid
3
: conversion of soil into a fluidlike mass during an earthquake or other seismic event
Origin of LIQUEFACTION
Middle English, from Late Latin liquefaction-, liquefactio, from Latin liquefacere, from liquēre to be fluid + facere to make — more at do
First Known Use: 15th century
Rhymes with LIQUEFACTION
abreaction, benefaction, chain reaction, common fraction, complex fraction, counteraction, dark reaction, direct action, interaction, malefaction, overaction, petrifaction, police action, proper fraction, putrefaction, rarefaction, retroaction, satisfaction, simple fraction, single-action, stupefaction, tumefaction
liq·ue·fac·tion
noun \ˌlik-wə-ˈfak-shən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of LIQUEFACTION
1
: the process of making or becoming liquid
2
: the state of being liquid
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