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Liquefies Meaning in English

word · lemma: liquefy

ˈɫɪkwəˌfaɪ
LIK-wuh-fyze
lˈɪkwɪfˌaɪz
LIK-wi-fyze

Definición

When something liquefies, it changes from a solid or gas into a liquid, usually by heating or applying pressure.

Uso & Matices

Formal and scientific; commonly used in chemistry, physics, and cooking. 'Liquefies' describes a process, often passive ("ice liquefies"), not used for living things. Don't confuse with 'melts' (solids only) or 'dissolves' (solids in a liquid).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Ice liquefies when it gets warm.

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When dry ice liquefies, it becomes a liquid before evaporating.

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Chocolate liquefies if you leave it in the sun.

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Watch what happens when metal liquefies in extreme heat.

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Sometimes butter liquefies too quickly if your kitchen is hot.

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If the mixture liquefies while blending, you need to add more solids.

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