liquefy
verb/ˈlɪ.kwɪ.faɪ/
Etymology
From Middle English liquefien, from Anglo-Norman liquefier, from Latin liquefacere.
- derived from liquefacere
- derived from liquefier
- inherited from liquefien
Definitions
To make (something) into a liquid.
- We’ll liquefy this rock by heating it in a furnace until it melts and flows out.
- Place crayfish and fresh pepper in a blender, add small water, liquefy and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
To distort and warp (an image).
To become liquid.
- The substance liquefied upon heating.
The neighborhood
- neighborsolidify
Derived
Vish — recursive loop
A definitional loop anchored at liquefy. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.
A definitional loop anchored at liquefy. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.
7 hops · closes at liquefy
curated · pre-corpus. live cycle detection across the full graph is the next major milestone.
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