First Known Use: 15th century
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liquefaction
noun liq·ue·fac·tion \ˌli-kwə-ˈfak-shən\
Definition of LIQUEFACTION
1
: the process of making or becoming liquid
2
: the state of being liquid
3
: conversion of soil into a fluidlike mass during an earthquake or other seismic event
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Origin of LIQUEFACTION
Middle English, from Late Latin liquefaction-, liquefactio, from Latin liquefacere, from liquēre to be fluid + facere to make — more at do
Rhymes with LIQUEFACTION
abreaction, benefaction, chain reaction, common fraction, complex fraction, counteraction, dark reaction, direct action, interaction, malefaction, overaction, petrifaction, police action, proper fraction, putrefaction, rarefaction, retroaction, satisfaction, simple fraction, single-action, stupefaction, tumefaction
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liquefaction
noun liq·ue·fac·tion \ˌlik-wə-ˈfak-shən\
Medical Definition of LIQUEFACTION
1
: the process of making or becoming liquid
2
: the state of being liquid
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