liquified
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlɪkwɪfaɪd/
KK: /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪd/
adjective
Definition
Changed from a solid or gas into a liquid form.
Example
The ice liquified when exposed to heat.
Conversation
Did you see how they liquified the ice for the drinks at the party?
Yeah, it was so cool to watch!
I didn't even know that was possible to do with ice.
Me neither! It made the drinks look really fancy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fluid
melted
dissolved
Antonyms
solid
frozen
thick
verb
Definition
To change from a solid or gas state into a liquid state, often by heating or applying pressure.
Example
The ice liquified into water as the sun warmed it.
Tense Forms
Past: liquified
Past Participle: liquified
Conversation
Did you see how the ice liquified in the sun today?
Yes, it happened so fast!
I didn't think it would melt that quickly.
Root Explanation
Liquified → It is formed from "liquere" (meaning to be fluid or liquid) and the suffix "-fy" (meaning to make or cause to become). The word "liquified" means to make something into a liquid state.
Memory Tip
Think of the root 'liquere' which means to be fluid, and remember that 'liquified' means something has been made into a liquid.
Visually Confused Words
unliquefied