liquefy

• Verb, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, einen Stoff in den flüssigen Zustand überzuführen, sei es durch Schmelzen eines Feststoffs oder durch Kondensieren eines Gases. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas dünnflüssiger oder flüssig zu machen.

A verb used to indicate the process of turning a solid or gas into a liquid state.

1. become liquidB2formalscientific

   To change from a solid or gaseous state into a liquid form.

   Flüssig werden

   • The butter began to liquefy in the hot pan.
   • At high temperatures, the metal will liquefy and flow into molds.
   • The ice cream started to liquefy under the summer sun.

   Synonymedeliquescedissolvemeltthaw

   Antonymecoagulatecongealfreezehardensetsolidify

2. make a solid substance liquidB2formaltechnical

   To cause a solid substance to become liquid, typically through heating or chemical processes.

   Verflüssigen

   • The technician used a torch to liquefy the solder.
   • Industrial equipment can liquefy natural gas for transport.
   • They applied heat to liquefy the wax for candle-making.

   Synonymefuseliquidizemeltthaw

   Antonymecoagulatecongealfreezehardensetsolidify

3. become liquid or fluid when heatedB2formalscientific

   To undergo phase transition into a liquid state upon exposure to heat.

   Flüssig werden

   • The plastic pellets will liquefy when heated to a specific temperature.
   • Cheese begins to liquefy slightly when left in a warm environment.
   • Some rocks can liquefy under extreme geothermal conditions.

   Synonymefluxfusemeltrunthaw

   Antonymecoagulatecongealfreezehardensetsolidify