liquefy

[lik-wuh-fahy]

verb (used with or without object)

liquefied, liquefying 

1. to make or become liquid.

   Synonyms: condense, thaw, dissolve, fuse, melt
   Antonyms: evaporate, solidify

liquefy

/ ˌlɪkwɪˈfækʃən, ˈlɪkwɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. (esp of a gas) to become or cause to become liquid

Other Word Forms

• liquefiable adjective
• liquefier noun
• nonliquefiable adjective
• nonliquefying adjective
• reliquefy verb
• unliquefiable adjective
• unliquefied adjective
• liquefactive adjective
• liquefaction noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of liquefy¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English lyquefyen, from Old French liquefier, translation of Latin liquefacere “to melt” ( liquefacient ); -fy

Word History and Origins

Origin of liquefy¹

C15: via Old French from Latin liquefacere to make liquid

Example Sentences

The two biggest ships on order—a pair of liquefied natural gas carriers—will be made almost entirely in South Korea, according to the shipyard’s owner, Hanwha Group.

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The region is also benefiting from strong imports of liquefied natural gas, with demand in North Asian markets cooling down due to recent price hikes and high inventories in Japan.

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The challenge of steeling Taiwan against a blockade starts with energy, in particular the liquefied natural gas used to generate nearly half of Taiwan’s electricity.

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One of America’s hottest energy investments—liquefied natural gas—looks like it’s on the brink of oversupply, and companies that are plowing money into it could run into financial difficulty in the years ahead.

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Under the plans, imports of all Russian gas and liquefied natural gas to European Union member states will be banned by the end of 2027.

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