Definition

A device that changes gases into liquids by using cooling and pressure.

Example

The liquefier is essential for storing natural gas in a liquid form.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a liquefier in action?

No, I haven't! What does it do?

It cools and compresses gases to turn them into liquids.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to see one working.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Liquefier → It is formed from "liquere" (from Latin, meaning to be fluid or to melt) and "-fier" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make). The word "liquefier" refers to something that makes a substance fluid or melts it down.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'makes' a substance 'fluid' — 'liquere' means to be fluid, and '-fier' means to make.

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