liquefaction
nounUK /ˌlɪkwɪˈfækʃən/
US /ˌlɪkwəˈfækʃən/
Liquefaction is when something solid turns into a liquid.
The earthquake caused liquefaction, and the wet ground turned into mud.
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2. The process of making a gas into a liquid by cooling or pressure.
The liquefaction of natural gas makes it easier to store and ship.
3. In geology, when wet soil loses strength and acts like a liquid during an earthquake.
Buildings sank into the ground because of soil liquefaction.
4. The conversion of solid coal into liquid fuel.
Coal liquefaction can produce oil for engines.