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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquefy
  1. melt
  2. thaw
Verb
  • Rather than being stitched together, costumes are often heat bonded, with the plastic melted at the edges to join pieces.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In a large frying pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of melt
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  • Two bags of partially frozen meat were thawing at room temperature on the prep sink drain board.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Let sit, draining and replacing water every 2–3 hours and making sure to keep water temperature below 40°, until turkey is thawed, 8–10 hours.
    — Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of thaw

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