liquesce

/ˈlɪkˌwɛs/; /ˈlɪkwɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause something to become liquid or soft

“The heat caused the wax to liquefce and drip down the side of the candle.”

2. verb

to lose rigidity or shape

“The cold temperature caused the metal to liquefce and become brittle.”

Synonyms

  • melt
  • soften

Antonyms

  • harden
  • solidify