liquefy

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de transformation d'un solide ou d'un gaz en état liquide.

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.

   se liquéfier

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeliquescedissolvemeltthaw

   Antonymescoagulatecongealfreezehardensetsolidify

2. make a solid substance liquidB2formaltechnical

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

   liquéfier

   • 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.

   Synonymesfuseliquidizemeltthaw

   Antonymescoagulatecongealfreezehardensetsolidify

3. become liquid or fluid when heatedB2formalscientific

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

   se liquéfier

   • 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.

   Synonymesfluxfusemeltrunthaw

   Antonymescoagulatecongealfreezehardensetsolidify