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liquefy

/ˈlɪkwɪfaɪ/
liq · ue · fy
Adjective:liquefiable
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Past Simple:liquefied
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Past Participle:liquefied
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Present Participle:liquefying
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liquefy Lexical Profile

liquefy Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To make or become liquid, especially by heating, cooling, or compressing a solid or gas.

Example

"Gently heat the butter in a saucepan until it begins to liquefy."

2

To blend or crush solid food such as fruit or vegetables into a liquid or puree.

Example

"Use a food processor to liquefy the ripe tomatoes for the soup base."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The word is frequently misspelled as 'liquify' by analogy with 'liquid', though 'liquefy' remains the standard preferred spelling.

• Rhymes for liquefy

• Nearby Words

lipreading
lipstick
liquefiable
liquefy
liqueur
liquid
liquidate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French liquéfier, which derives from Latin liquefacere ('to make liquid, melt, or dissolve'), combining liquere ('to be fluid') and facere ('to make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liquefy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liquefy
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