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

Cheniere Partners also owns a Corpus Christi liquefaction facility and a connected pipeline, as well as Creole Trail Pipeline, which interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG terminal with a number of large interstate and intrastate pipelines. —Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses. —Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025

The joint venture between United Engineering Services and China’s Sungrow Hydrogen will produce electrolyzers, liquefaction systems, and other industrial components needed for hydrogen production. —Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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

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