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liquefiable

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liq⋅ue⋅fy

  [lik-wuh-fahy]
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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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Word Origin & History

liquefy 
1425, from O.Fr. liquefier, from L. liquefacere "make liquid, melt," from liquere "be fluid" + facere "to make" (see factitious).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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