liquefaction
[ lik-wuh-fak-shuhn ]
/ ˌlɪk wəˈfæk ʃən /
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noun
the act or process of liquefying or making liquid.
the state of being liquefied.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM liquefaction
liq·ue·fac·tive, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH liquefaction
evanescence, evaporation, liquefaction , melting, thawing, transpiration, vaporizationWords nearby liquefaction
Lipton, lipuria, liq., liquate, liquefacient, liquefaction, liquefactive necrosis, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, liquefy, liquesce
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Medical definitions for liquefaction
liquefaction
[ lĭk′wə-făk′shən ]
n.
The process of liquefying.
The state of being liquefied.
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Scientific definitions for liquefaction
liquefaction
[ lĭk′wə-făk′shən ]
Chemistry The act or process of turning a gas into a liquid. Liquefaction is usually achieved by compression of vapors (provided the temperature of the gas is below the critical temperature), by refrigeration, or by adiabatic expansion.
Geology The process by which sediment that is very wet starts to behave like a liquid. Liquefaction occurs because of the increased pore pressure and reduced effective stress between solid particles generated by the presence of liquid. It is often caused by severe shaking, especially that associated with earthquakes.
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