liquefy

verb

ˈli-kwə-ˌfī How to pronounce liquefy (audio)
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 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 The world burns fuel to ship fuel, then burns more to liquefy and regasify it. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 7 June 2026 The first is the melting tank, where lead ingots will be loaded and liquified. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 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. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for liquefy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquefy
  1. melt
  2. thaw
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  • The chips were fresh, crispy and some almost melted in my mouth.
    — Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026
  • The Emmy-winning actress appeared with a sharp, smoky eye, made up of bronze shimmer, charcoal, black and navy hues, which melted over her lids and below her waterline.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of melt
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  • What’s more, its high starch content helps maintain its texture even after thawing.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026
  • American Airlines started flying non-stop between Miami and Maracaibo on Tuesday, another sign that relations between the United States and Venezuela are thawing.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of thaw

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