liquefy

[lik-wuh-fahy]

verb (used with or without object)

liquefied, liquefying 

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

Other Word Forms

• liquefier noun
• liquefactive adjective
• liquefaction noun
• liquefiable adjective
• nonliquefiable adjective
• nonliquefying adjective
• reliquefy verb
• unliquefiable adjective
• unliquefied 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

Under the plans, imports of all Russian gas and liquefied natural gas to European Union member states will be banned by the end of 2027.

From BBC

The country has proposed increasing purchases of liquefied natural gas and airplanes from the U.S. to mitigate the trade imbalance.

From Los Angeles Times

“It basically takes away the state’s ability to comment on and provide feedback on projects … It’s like an open invitation to oil drilling, to any commercial venture, to liquefied natural gas terminals.”

From Los Angeles Times

Enter the U.S., which suddenly became the world’s top supplier of liquefied natural gas.

From Salon

China has responded with counter tariffs of 10-15% on US agricultural goods, coal, liquefied natural gas, pick-up trucks, and some sports cars.

From BBC