CEFR B2

liquefy

verb

Meaning

To turn or be turned into a liquid.

Examples

The sun's rays began to liquefy the snow on the mountaintops.
When heated, many solids will liquefy.

Synonyms: melt, dissolve, fuse, liquefy

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liquefy (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkwɪfaɪ/

Definition

To turn or be turned into a liquid.

Examples

The sun's rays began to liquefy the snow on the mountaintops.
When heated, many solids will liquefy.
The process can liquefy even the toughest materials.

How to Use liquefy

liquefy into (prepositional phrase): To change into a specific liquid form. — "The butter will liquefy into a clear oil when heated."
liquefy something (collocation): To cause a substance to become liquid. — "The high temperatures can liquefy the plastic."

Synonyms of liquefy

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Antonyms of liquefy

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