liquefy

verb

liq·​ue·​fy ˈli-kwə-ˌfī How to pronounce liquefy (audio)
variants or less commonly liquify
liquefied; liquefying

transitive verb

: to reduce to a liquid state

intransitive verb

: to become liquid
liquefier noun

Examples of liquefy in a Sentence

The vegetables were liquefied in a blender. The plastic liquefied in the intense heat.
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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

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

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Cite this Entry

“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquefy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

liquefy

verb
liq·​ue·​fy ˈlik-wə-ˌfī How to pronounce liquefy (audio)
liquefied; liquefying
: to make or become liquid
liquefiable
-ˌfī-ə-bəl
adjective

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