liquefy

Definition

To make (something) into a liquid.

Etymology

From Middle English liquefien, from Anglo-Norman liquefier, from Latin liquefacere.

Example Sentences

• "We’ll liquefy this rock by heating it in a furnace until it melts and flows out."
• "Faraday succeeded in liquefying a certain number of gases by compression and refrigeration, but there still remained a number that proved absolutely refractory to the most powerful agencies; hence these gases were called permanent. […] A retired manufacturer, who at the same time is a distinguished man of science, M. Cailletet, has subdued the permanent gases, having succeeded in liquefying and solidifying them."
• "Place crayfish and fresh pepper in a blender, add small water, liquefy and cook for 20 minutes or until tender."