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Liquefaction

Definition:

Liquefaction refers to the process of becoming or making something liquid or liquefying.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

• Sense 1: The act or process of liquidizing a substance.

Example Sentence: The liquefaction of the solid fats was necessary to make the smooth creamy texture of the ice cream.

• Sense 2: The phenomenon of soil or sediment losing its strength and stiffness under stress, typically during an earthquake.

Example Sentence: Due to the intense shaking, the liquefaction of the soil caused many buildings to collapse during the earthquake.

• Sense 3: The conversion of a gas into a liquid state.

Example Sentence: The air conditioning system employs a refrigerant that undergoes liquefaction to cool the air.

Verb:

• Sense 1: To convert or make something into a liquid state.

Example Sentence: He liquefied the chocolate by gently heating it in a double boiler.

• Sense 2: To cause a substance to lose its stability or solidity.

Example Sentence: The volcanic eruption caused the rocks to liquefy and flow down the mountainside.

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