Liquify (Verb)
Meaning 1
Become liquid or fluid when heated; "the frozen fat liquefied".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The chemical compound liquefied rapidly as it came into contact with the warm air.
- When heated to its melting point, the wax began to liquefy and turn into a golden liquid.
- In the intense desert heat, the chocolate started to liquefy and lose its shape.
- Exposing the paraffin to high temperatures will cause it to liquefy and become unusable.
- As the solvent evaporated, the mixture began to liquefy and take on a smooth consistency.
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Meaning 2
Make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating; "liquefy the silver".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The intense heat from the laser was used to liquify the metal and reshape it into a new form.
- The extreme conditions were needed to liquify the gas and create the desired chemical reaction.
- The acid was strong enough to liquify the bone and reveal the hidden features.
- Scientists used high-powered microwaves to liquify the wax and separate the embedded particles.
- The low temperatures and immense pressure were necessary to liquify the nitrogen and store it safely.