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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  • Microwave ½ cup heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl until steaming, then add to gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin is melted.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Privacy and craggy mountain views, plus the health benefits of forest bathing, summer farmers’ markets and ski runs that melt to reveal hiking trails.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of melt
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  • Eggs can be lost at each stage of the process, from thawing to fertilization and embryo development, before resulting in a successful pregnancy.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • But hotter summers, prolonged droughts, lower water tables, and thawing permafrost are changing those conditions.
    — Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of thaw

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