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liquefiable

/ˈlɪkwɪfaɪəbəl/
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Capable of being converted from a solid or gas into a liquid, typically through heating, cooling, or compression.

Example

"Saturated sandy soils are often liquefiable during strong earthquakes, which can cause severe foundation failure."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb liquefy and the suffix -able, ultimately deriving from Latin liquefacere ('to make liquid, melt, or dissolve').

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