liquefying (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 liquefying
- 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."
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