liquefy

[ lik-wuh-fahy ]

verb (used with or without object)

, liq·ue·fied, liq·ue·fy·ing.

1. to make or become liquid.

   Synonyms: condense, thaw, dissolve, fuse, melt

   Antonyms: evaporate, solidify

liquefy

/ ˌlɪkwɪˈfækʃən; ˈlɪkwɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. (esp of a gas) to become or cause to become liquid

Derived Forms

• ˈliqueˌfier, noun
• ˌliqueˈfactive, adjective
• liquefaction, noun
• ˈliqueˌfiable, adjective

Other Words From

• lique·fia·ble adjective
• lique·fier noun
• non·lique·fia·ble adjective
• non·lique·fying adjective
• re·lique·fy verb reliquefied reliquefying
• un·lique·fia·ble adjective
• un·lique·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of liquefy¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English lyquefyen, from Old French liquefier, translation of Latin liquefacere “to melt” ( liquefacient ); -fy

Word History and Origins

Origin of liquefy¹

C15: via Old French from Latin liquefacere to make liquid

Example Sentences

The violence in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, which has witnessed jihadist attacks since 2017 that have halted the lucrative liquefied natural gas projects there, has not been a major election issue.

From BBC

Members said the group also played a role in persuading the Biden administration to pause new export permits for liquefied natural gas earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, he had aligned himself with many climate activists in his call to end American exports of liquefied natural gas.

From Los Angeles Times

Notably, they include measures aimed at squeezing Russia’s profits from the sale of liquefied natural gas to E.U. members.

From New York Times

Electricity made from burning liquefied natural gas is between two and three times as expensive for Filipinos than electricity made from renewables, he found.

From Seattle Times