Liquefies Meaning in English
word · lemma: liquefy
ˈɫɪkwəˌfaɪ
LIK-wuh-fyze
lˈɪkwɪfˌaɪz
LIK-wi-fyze
Definition
When something liquefies, it changes from a solid or gas into a liquid, usually by heating or applying pressure.
Usage & Nuances
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).
Spanish: licúa - se licua - se convierte en líquidoPortuguese (BR): liquefaz - derrete - vira líquidoPortuguese (PT): liquefaz - derrete - vira líquidoChinese (Simplified): 液化 - 变成液体Chinese (Traditional): 液化 - 變成液體Hindi: द्रवीभूत होता है - तरल बनता हैArabic: يُسَيِّل - يتحول إلى سائلBengali: তরল হয়Russian: становится жидким - сжижаетсяJapanese: 液化するVietnamese: hoá lỏngKorean: 액화되다Turkish: sıvılaşırUrdu: مائع ہوجاتا ہےIndonesian: mencair - menjadi cair
Example Sentences
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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