liq·ue·fy
ˈli-kwə-ˌfī 
variants
or less commonly liquify
liquefied; liquefying
: to reduce to a liquid state
: to become liquid
liq·ue·fi·er
ˈlikwə̇ˌfī(ə)r
-īə
plural -s
: one that liquefies: such as
a
: an apparatus for liquefying gases
b
: a worker who operates compressors for liquefying gases (as chlorine gas)
Examples of liquefy in a Sentence
Verb
The vegetables were liquefied in a blender.
The plastic liquefied in the intense heat.
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Verb
This vacuum cleaner works wonders on hardwood, laminate and tiles, using advanced steam technology to liquefy grease and lift other debris with ease.
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The war has trapped hundreds of vessels in the region and caused one of the largest disruptions to global crude and liquefied natural gas supplies in recent years.
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8 May 2026
The first component is the melting tank, where lead ingots are loaded and liquefied.
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Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
The flip from losses to gains occurred despite US gas being insulated in the short run from overseas gas supply shocks, because US liquefied natural gas export terminals are already operating near maximum capacity.
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“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquefy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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liquefy
verb
liq·ue·fy
ˈlik-wə-ˌfī
liquefied; liquefying
: to make or become liquid
liquefiable
adjective
-ˌfī-ə-bəl
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