liquefy

American  

[lik-wuh-fahy] / ˈlɪk wəˌfaɪ /

verb (used with or without object)

liquefied, liquefying

1. to make or become liquid.

   Synonyms:

   condense, thaw, dissolve, fuse, melt

   Antonyms:

   evaporate, solidify

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liquefy British  

/ ˌlɪkwɪˈfækʃən, ˈlɪkwɪˌfaɪ /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of liquefy

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

Example Sentences

While the crude oil produced in Cuba powers the country's power plants, the island is dependent on imports for diesel and liquefied petroleum gas.

From Barron's

Who’s washing it, chopping it, remembering it exists in the crisper drawer before it liquefies?

From Salon

An earlier version of this article incorrectly described that investment as a liquefied natural gas export facility.

From The Wall Street Journal

Qatar threatened to cut supplies of liquefied natural gas unless Brussels waters down the bloc’s climate rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

Danny tried to give Kelly a small smile, but all his insides felt like they were being liquefied in a blender.

From Literature