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liq·ue·fy

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–verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -fied, -fy·ing.

to make or become liquid.

[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME lyquefyen < OF liquefier, trans. of L liquefacere to melt (see liquefacient); see -fy

]

—Related forms

liq·ue·fi·a·ble, adjective

liq·ue·fi·er, noun

—Synonyms melt, fuse, dissolve, thaw; condense.

—Antonyms solidify; evaporate.

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liq·ue·fy also liq·ui·fy Audio Help   (lĭk'wə-fī') Pronunciation Key
v.   liq·ue·fied also liq·ui·fied, liq·ue·fy·ing also liq·ui·fy·ing, liq·ue·fies also liq·ui·fies

v.   tr.
To cause to become liquid, especially:

a. To melt (a solid) by heating.

v. intr.
To become liquid.

[Middle English liquefien, from Old French liquefier, from Latin liquefacere : liquēre, to be liquid + facere, to make; see fact.]

liq'ue·fi'er n.

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