French word

liquéfier

Pronunciation

IPA/likefje/

Meaning

  • verbliquefy

Example

On peut liquéfier le gaz en baissant la température.

The gas can be liquefied by lowering the temperature.

Illustration for liquéfier (liquefy)

More examples

Pour la recette, il faut liquéfier du chocolat au bain-marie.

For the recipe, you need to liquefy chocolate in a double boiler.

Core concept

A material changes into liquid, or a process makes it flow like liquid.

Common phrases

  • liquéfier du chocolat

    liquefy chocolate

Similar words

faire fondre: To melt a solid into a liquid, usually with heat.
fondre: To become liquid when heated or exposed to warmth.
dégeler: To thaw something frozen until it becomes liquid.

Definition in French

Devenir liquide ou rendre liquide une substance.

Word origin

French liquéfier derives from Latin liquefacere, combining liquēre, 'to be liquid,' with facere, 'to make.'

Usage tips

  • Liquéfier is mainly a technical term, while faire fondre is more natural for melting a solid and dégeler for thawing or defrosting.

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