liquefy

• 动词，指使固体或气体变成液态的过程。

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.

   液化

   • 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.

   同义词deliquescedissolvemeltthaw

   反义词coagulatecongealfreezehardensetsolidify

2. make a solid substance liquidB2formaltechnical

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

   使液化

   • 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.

   同义词fuseliquidizemeltthaw

   反义词coagulatecongealfreezehardensetsolidify

3. become liquid or fluid when heatedB2formalscientific

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

   受热液化

   • 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.

   同义词fluxfusemeltrunthaw

   反义词coagulatecongealfreezehardensetsolidify