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liquefaction

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/ˌlɪkwəˈfækʃən/ · liq-ue-fac-tion

The process by which a substance transforms into a liquid state.

Meanings

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The process by which a substance transforms into a liquid state.

یہ وہ عمل ہے جس کے ذریعے کوئی چیز مائع حالت میں تبدیل ہو جاتی ہے۔

مائع ہونا

maai hona

Synonyms

liquefyingmeltingfluidizationمائع کرناپگھلناسیالی کرنا

Antonyms

solidificationٹھوس ہونا

Common Collocations

  • soil liquefaction
  • liquefaction process
  • liquefaction of gas

Example Sentences

Soil liquefaction can occur during an earthquake.

زمین کا مائع ہونا زلزلے کے دوران ہو سکتا ہے۔

zameen ka maai hona zalzale ke doran ho sakta hai.

The liquefaction of gases is essential in cryogenics.

گیسوں کا مائع ہونا کرایوجینکس میں ضروری ہے۔

gaisoon ka maai hona cryogenics mein zaroori hai.

Researchers study liquefaction to understand its effects on buildings.

تحقیقات کار مائع ہونے کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں تاکہ عمارتوں پر اس کے اثرات کو سمجھ سکیں۔

tahqiqat kar maai hone ka mutala karta hain taake imaraton par is ke asraat ko samajh saken.

Easily Confused With

liquidity:Liquidity refers to the availability of liquid assets, whereas liquefaction refers to the process of transforming into liquid.

Word Family

liquefy
verbمائع کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'liquid' in liquefaction – the process of becoming a fluid.

Imagine a solid object melting into a puddle of water.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "liquefactio" — the act of making liquid

First known use: 19th century

The term originated from the Latin word 'liquefacere,' which means 'to make liquid.' It's been used in scientific contexts since the 19th century.