liquefy
pronunciation
How to pronounce liquefy in British English:
UK [ˈlɪkwɪfaɪ]
How to pronounce liquefy in American English:
US [ˈlɪkwəˌfaɪ]
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- Verb:
- become liquid
- make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating
- become liquid or fluid when heated
Word Origin
- liquefy (v.)
- early 15c., from Old French liquefier "liquefy, dissolve," from Latin liquefacere "make liquid, melt," from liquere "be fluid" (see liquid (adj.)) + facere "to make" (see factitious).
Example
- 1. In short , they will need to " liquefy " about 10 % of their balance-sheets .
- 2. Such projects super-cool natural gas to liquefy it so it can be transported by ship to far-flung markets .
- 3. Because creatures of the deep ocean have evolved to tolerate so much pressure , their cell membranes tend to liquefy when that pressure is released .
- 4. Several types of technology capture , liquefy and store the carbon dioxide produced by burning coal , but none has yet been proven on a commercial scale .
- 5. The u.s. already exports vast amounts of coal , and companies such as exxon mobil corp. are pursuing or exploring plans to liquefy newly abundant natural gas and send it overseas .