Pronunciation: /lɪˈkwɛfækʃən/
noun the process of becoming liquid, especially by the application of heat
A1 Liquefaction is the process of turning a solid into a liquid.
A2 The earthquake caused liquefaction of the ground, making it unstable.
B1 Engineers study liquefaction to better understand how soil behaves during seismic events.
B2 The construction of the building had to take into account the potential liquefaction of the soil in the area.
C1 The geologist conducted research on the liquefaction of sedimentary rocks in the region.
C2 The liquefaction of the sand caused the foundation of the bridge to sink, leading to its collapse.
formal The process of liquefaction occurs when the soil loses its strength and stiffness, turning into a liquid-like state during an earthquake.
informal During an earthquake, the ground can turn into a liquid form in a process called liquefaction.
slang When the earth starts acting like quicksand during a quake, that's liquefaction kicking in.
figurative Her emotions were in a state of liquefaction, melting away any sense of control she had.
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