liquefy

verb

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

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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Aloe Vera Shots for Digestion Aloe vera shots are made by liquefying the clear gel inside the leaves of the aloe vera plant to create a drinkable form. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2025 This suggests Titan likely does not have a hidden ocean, but instead a layer of ice close to its melting point that is kept from liquefying by high pressure. Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2025 Microwave for about 60 seconds, or until wax is liquefied. Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025 Instead of pumping carbon dioxide gas into the air, the plant will liquefy the compound. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liquefy

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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“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquefy. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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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