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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