liquefy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb become liquid
  2. verb make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating
  3. verb become liquid or fluid when heated

Etymology

From Middle English liquefien, from Anglo-Norman liquefier, from Latin liquefacere.

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