Definitions

1. noun

the process of melting or dissolving something, especially a metal, in a solvent to extract or purify it

“The engineer studied the liquation process to refine the metal’s purity.”

2. noun

a state of being or becoming liquid, especially in a sudden or violent manner

“The oil’s liquation caused a spill on the road.”

3. noun

the act of dissolving or melting something, especially in a solvent

“The chemist observed the liquation of the substance under a microscope.”