liquefy

verb

liq·​ue·​fy ˈli-kwə-ˌfī 

variants or less commonly liquify

liquefied; liquefying

transitive verb

: to reduce to a liquid state

intransitive verb

: to become liquid

liquefier

ˈli-kwə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

noun

Synonyms of liquefy

• melt
• thaw

Examples of liquefy in a Sentence

The vegetables were liquefied in a blender.

The plastic liquefied in the intense heat.

Recent Examples on the Web

For lipedema, Power Plate points to research suggesting whole-body vibration boosts lymphatic flow, which may liquefy and drain stubborn lymph fluid, relieve swelling and ease chronic pain. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar retain heavy exposure to the waterway, while alternative pipelines cannot absorb all the crude and liquefied natural gas that would be stranded in a prolonged closure. — Lee Ying Shan,sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 July 2026

While at the park, he’s caught in a police sweep and counterprotest that turns violent; one protester’s eye is liquefied. — Carolyn Kellogg, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

This vacuum cleaner works wonders on hardwood, laminate and tiles, using advanced steam technology to liquefy grease and lift other debris with ease. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English liquefien, from Anglo-French liquefier, from Latin liquefacere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for liquefy

• abscissae
• adonai
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi

Kids Definition

liquefy

verb

liq·​ue·​fy ˈlik-wə-ˌfī 

liquefied; liquefying

: to make or become liquid

liquefiable

-ˌfī-ə-bəl

adjective