Definition of 'liquefy'
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liquefy in British English
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liquefactive (ˌliqueˈfactive)
adjective
liquefiable (ˈliqueˌfiable)
adjective
liquefier (ˈliqueˌfier)
noun
Word origin
C15: via Old French from Latin liquefacere to make liquid
Word Frequency
liquefy in American English
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈliqueˌfied or ˈliqueˌfying
to make or become liquid
SIMILAR WORDS: melt
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Derived forms
liquefiable (ˈliqueˌfiable)
adjective
liquefier (ˈliqueˌfier)
noun
Word Frequency
liquefy in American English
(ˈlɪkwəˌfai)
transitive verb or intransitive verbWord forms: -fied, -fying
SYNONYMS melt, fuse, dissolve, thaw; condense.ANTONYMS solidify; evaporate.to make or become liquid
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Derived forms
liquefiable adjective
liquefier
noun
Word origin
[1375–1425; late ME lyquefyen ‹ OF liquefier, trans. of L liquefacere to melt ( see liquefacient); see -fy]Examples of 'liquefy' in a sentence
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