Liquify

usgb/ˈlɪkwəˌfaɪ/
verb

To turn from a solid or gas into a liquid.

Heat the substance until it liquifies.
Visual representation of "liquify" - To turn from a solid or gas into a liquid.

Often appears as...

  • liquify materials
  • liquify ingredients

Usage tips

Neutral

melt, dissolve, blend

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Context

Consider how 'liquify' can be used in scientific contexts as well as in culinary terms.

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In science, we refer to substances that liquify under heat, while in cooking, we may liquify vegetables.
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Formality

Be aware of when to use the term; it is often more formal than simply saying 'turn into liquid.'

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In casual conversations, it might be easier to say 'turn liquid' instead of 'liquify.'
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Precision

Use 'liquify' when you need to describe a specific change in state that involves external factors like heat.

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For example, when discussing how ice liquifies to water, it's informative to mention the exact process involved.
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