liquefy
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- liquefaction noun
- liquefactive adjective
- liquefiable adjective
- liquefier noun
- nonliquefiable adjective
- nonliquefying adjective
- reliquefy verb
- unliquefiable adjective
- unliquefied adjective
Etymology
Origin of liquefy
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English lyquefyen, from Old French liquefier, translation of Latin liquefacere “to melt” ( liquefacient ); -fy
Example Sentences
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"Today, the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed. Around 20 percent of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes through this strait," Macron said.
From Barron's
The widening conflict has halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for energy markets that is a thoroughfare for one-fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas.
Qatar has halted production of liquefied natural gas and tanker traffic has virtually stopped at the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian attacks raise the risks for the global economy.
Following strikes, Qatar closed liquefied natural gas production, Saudi oil facilities were hit and Israel closed gas fields.
It comes after Qatar suspended production at a key liquefied natural gas plant Tuesday following a drone strike, state-owned Qatar Energy said in a statement.
From Barron's
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