liquefaction

noun

liq·​ue·​fac·​tion ˌli-kwə-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce liquefaction (audio)
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

Examples of liquefaction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Over the next eight years, the hub will invest in infrastructure including hydrogen production and liquefaction facilities, pipelines to distribute liquified hydrogen across the state, and fueling stations. Kristel Tjandra, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024 Similarly, in the liquefaction stage, when natural gas is cleaned from impurities and cooled, thermal expansions can occur, making gas leaks more likely. Sarah Martin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 But the Russia-Ukraine war has caused a boom in the number of gas liquefaction facilities, which allow the gas to be exported on ships. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 25 Oct. 2023 These include Egypt, home to the region’s sole liquefaction facilities, which are needed to export the fuel to Europe and the Persian Gulf — where Israel has expanded ties in recent years under the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords. Shira Rubin, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023 National Grid also has a natural gas liquefaction facility in Providence and some electricity transmission lines in New Hampshire. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2023 Since the war in Ukraine began, only two U.S. companies, Cheniere and Venture Global LNG Inc., have publicly approved liquefaction plants. Benoît Morenne, WSJ, 26 Nov. 2022 In its investigation, The Times found no indications of liquefaction in the ground under Renaissance. Safak Timur Safak Timur, New York Times, 11 May 2023 The soils of Mexico City are particularly prone to liquefaction, which is why earthquakes there are so devastating. Corinne Purtillstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of liquefaction was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Liquefaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquefaction. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

liquefaction

noun
liq·​ue·​fac·​tion ˌlik-wə-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce liquefaction (audio)
1
: the process of making or becoming liquid
2
: the state of being liquid

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