GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Liquefy (lĭkˈwḗ‑fī), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Liquefied (-fīd); p. pr. & vb. n. Liquefying (-fīˌĭng).] [F. liquéfier, L. liquere to be liquid + facere, -ficare (in comp.), to make. See Liquid, and -fy.]
1. To convert from a solid form to that of a liquid; to melt; to dissolve; and technically, to melt by the sole agency of heat. [wns=1]
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2. To convert from a gaseous form into a liquid; as, “to liquefy natural gas”.
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Liquefy, v. i. To become liquid. [wns=2]
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