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liquefy

[ lik-wuh-fahy ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

, liq·ue·fied, liq·ue·fy·ing.

to make or become liquid.
Synonyms: condense, thaw, dissolve, fuse, melt
Antonyms: evaporate, solidify

liquefy

/ ˈlɪkwɪˌfaɪ; ˌlɪkwɪˈfækʃən /

verb

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

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Derived Forms

ˈliqueˌfier, noun
liquefaction, noun
ˌliqueˈfactive, adjective
ˈliqueˌfiable, adjective

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Other Words From

lique·fia·ble adjective
lique·fier noun
non·lique·fia·ble adjective
non·lique·fying adjective
re·lique·fy verb reliquefied reliquefying
un·lique·fia·ble adjective
un·lique·fied adjective

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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of liquefy¹

C15: via Old French from Latin liquefacere to make liquid

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Example Sentences

Liquefy a tube of nutrient gelatine (or agar, or other similar medium), by heating in a water-bath (Fig. 121).

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Liquefy three tubes of nutrient agar—nutrose agar or the like.

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Liquefy a tube of gelatine (or agar) by heat, pour it into a Petri dish, and allow it to solidify.

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Liquefy eight tubes of gelatine-agar and place them in the water-bath at 42° C, and cool down to that temperature.

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Rub the solids in a mortar until they liquefy, then add the oil of peppermint.

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