liquefaction

noun

liq·​ue·​fac·​tion ˌli-kwə-ˈfak-shən 

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

Chart provides equipment for the cryogenic liquefaction of gases, while Flowserve is a major supplier of industrial machinery, including pumps and valves. —Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 June 2025

According to its website, the Port Arthur LNG project is a $13 billion liquefaction and export terminal that is being developed by Sempra Infrastructure and ConocoPhillips. KBMT reported that another lawsuit was filed on behalf of Magee's family, which also names Bechtel as a defendant. —David Chiu, People.com, 2 May 2025

While liquefaction plants are under construction at U.S. ports, these projects take time to complete. —Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025

New natural gas production is unlikely to expand significantly until more liquefaction infrastructure is completed and takeaway capacity improves. —Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for liquefaction

• benefaction
• counteraction
• interaction
• putrefaction
• rarefaction
• satisfaction
• stupefaction
• tumefaction
• abstraction
• attraction
• compaction
• contraction

Medical Definition

liquefaction

noun

liq·​ue·​fac·​tion ˌlik-wə-ˈfak-shən 

1

: the process of making or becoming liquid

2

: the state of being liquid