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liquefy

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/ˈlɪkwɪfaɪ/ · liq-e-fy

To turn from a solid into a liquid state.

Meanings

verbtechnical

To turn from a solid into a liquid state.

ایک ٹھوس چیز کا مائع حالت میں تبدیل ہونا۔

پگھلانا

pighlana

Synonyms

meltdissolveliquorizeپگھلنامائع ہوناحل کرنا

Antonyms

solidifyfreezehardenٹھوس کرنامنجمد کرناسخت کرنا

Common Collocations

  • liquefy metals
  • liquefy ice
  • liquefy butter

Example Sentences

Heat will cause the ice to liquefy.

گرمی برف کو پگھلا دے گی۔

Garmi baraf ko pighla degi.

When heated, the solid chocolate will liquefy.

جب گرم کیا جائے تو ٹھوس چاکلیٹ پگھل جائے گی۔

Jab garm kiya jaye to thos chocolate pighl jaye gi.

The process will liquefy the metal, making it easier to mold.

یہ عمل دھات کو مائع کر دے گا، جس سے اسے شکل دینا آسان ہو جائے گا۔

Yeh amal dhat ko maai kar de ga, jis se ise shakal dena aasan ho jaye ga.

Easily Confused With

liquor:Liquor is a distilled alcoholic beverage, whereas liquefy refers to the process of turning a solid into a liquid.

Word Family

liquid
nounمائع

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'liquefy' as 'liquid-fy'; turning something solid into a liquid.

Picture ice cubes melting into water.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یادِ محبوب کے شعلوں میں پگھلتا ہوا دل، تو کس طرح ٹھنڈا رہتا ہے یہ دل کا حال

Yaad-e-mahboob ke sholoon mein pighalta hua dil, tu kis tarah thanda rehta hai yeh dil ka haal.

The heart melting in the flames of the beloved's memory, how does this heart remain cool?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "liquefacere" — to make liquid

First known use: 14th century

The word 'liquefy' evolved from the Latin term 'liquefacere', which is a combination of 'liquere' (to be liquid) and 'facere' (to make). It entered the English language in the late 14th century.