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liquefy
verb liq·ue·fy \ˈli-kwə-ˌfī\
: to cause (something) to become liquid
liq·ue·fiedliq·ue·fy·ing
Full Definition of LIQUEFY
transitive verb
: to reduce to a liquid state
intransitive verb
: to become liquid
— liq·ue·fi·er \-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun
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Variants of LIQUEFY
liq·ue·fy also liq·ui·fy \ˈli-kwə-ˌfī\
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Origin of LIQUEFY
Middle English liquefien, from Anglo-French liquefier, from Latin liquefacere
First Known Use: 15th century
Rhymes with LIQUEFY
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LIQUEFIED Defined for Kids
liquefy
verb liq·ue·fy \ˈli-kwə-ˌfī\
liq·ue·fiedliq·ue·fy·ing
Definition of LIQUEFY for Kids
: to make or become liquid
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