liquefaction

[ lik-wuh-fak-shuh n ]
/ ˌlɪk wəˈfæk ʃən /

noun

the act or process of liquefying or making liquid.
the state of being liquefied.

Origin of liquefaction

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin liquefactiōn- (stem of liquefactiō) a melting, equivalent to Latin liquefact(us) (past participle of liquefacere to melt, liquefy) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM liquefaction

liq·ue·fac·tive, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH liquefaction

evanescence evaporation liquefaction melting thawing transpiration vaporization

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Medical definitions for liquefaction

liquefaction
[ lĭk′wə-făkshən ]

n.

The process of liquefying.
The state of being liquefied.

Scientific definitions for liquefaction

liquefaction
[ lĭk′wə-făkshən ]

Chemistry The act or process of turning a gas into a liquid. Liquefaction is usually achieved by compression of vapors (provided the temperature of the gas is below the critical temperature), by refrigeration, or by adiabatic expansion.
Geology The process by which sediment that is very wet starts to behave like a liquid. Liquefaction occurs because of the increased pore pressure and reduced effective stress between solid particles generated by the presence of liquid. It is often caused by severe shaking, especially that associated with earthquakes.