Liquefy

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkwəˌfaɪ/

Definitions of liquefy

verb to make or become liquid

Example Sentences

A1 I can liquefy ice by putting it in the microwave.

A2 She tried to liquefy the chocolate by heating it up.

B1 The heat from the sun can liquefy the wax in the candle.

B2 The intense pressure and heat can liquefy rocks and turn them into magma.

C1 The chemical reaction caused the solid to liquefy into a liquid state.

C2 The scientist used a special machine to liquefy the metal for the experiment.

Examples of liquefy in a Sentence

formal The heat caused the ice to liquefy into water.

informal I left the chocolate out in the sun and it totally liquefied.

slang Dude, that hot sauce is so spicy it'll liquefy your insides!

figurative Her words had the power to liquefy his heart.

Grammatical Forms of liquefy

• past tense: liquefied
• plural: liquefies
• comparative: more liquefied
• superlative: most liquefied
• present tense: liquefies
• future tense: will liquefy
• perfect tense: has liquefied
• continuous tense: is liquefying
• singular: liquefy
• positive degree: liquefied
• infinitive: liquefy
• gerund: liquefying
• participle: liquefied

Origin and Evolution of liquefy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'liquefy' originated from the Latin word 'liquefacere', which is a combination of 'liquere' meaning 'to be liquid' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'liquefy' has retained its original meaning of turning into a liquid state, but has also been used in a figurative sense to describe the process of becoming more fluid or adaptable.