variants also liquify
Definition of liquefynext
as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state the steel liquefied in the intense heat of the forge

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Recent Examples of liquefy Once that’s done, the gas will be conveyed to the Damietta processing facility on Egypt’s northern shore, where it will be liquefied for transport by ship to Europe. — Menelaos Hadjicostis, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Aug. 2026 The gas is then compressed and liquefied ready for transport in special railcars to Wyoming. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 If those aren't enough, Procreate features liquify distortion modes, such as Expand, Pinch, Push, and Twirl. — Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for liquefy
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  • At the denouement, Kember is completely alone, his flat, narcotized baritone dripping onto the faded guitar notes like melted mercury.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Add dark corn syrup, light corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, bourbon and salt.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • Meltwater from the mountain’s glaciers and thawing permafrost flows down through ancient channels, fueling the great rivers and soaking into these sprawling boglands.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Two turkey breasts were thawing at room temperature on top of the prep table.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquefy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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