Definition

To make something into a liquid state or to become liquid.

Example

When heated, the solid will liquify and become a thick syrup.

Tense Forms

Conversation

What do you think will happen if we heat this ice cream too much?

I guess it will liquify and turn into a mess.

Yeah, I don't want to waste it like that!

Let's just keep it in the fridge until we're ready to eat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Liquify → It is formed from "liquere" (meaning to be fluid or liquid) and "-fy" (meaning to make or cause to become). The word "liquify" means to make something into a liquid state.

Memory Tip

Think of the root 'liquere' which means to be fluid, and remember that 'liquify' means to make something liquid.

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