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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for liquefy
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  • Although meltwater initially increases as glaciers melt, long-term glacier shrinkage reduces seasonal meltwater, which communities depend on during summer heat, Huss said.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Morton kosher salt and quickly stir until marshmallows are melted.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Aside from thawing their relationship, the meeting could also serve as a way for the two to talk out their differences in AI safety and development, as their views have increasingly diverged.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Microwave Thawing An even faster method is thawing meat in the microwave using the defrost setting.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquefy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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