liquidise
Verb: 1. To make a solid substance liquid: The process of changing the physical state of a solid material into a liquid, often through the application of heat or mechanical force. 2. To blend or puree into a liquid-like consistency: To process food or other substances in a blender or similar appliance until they become a smooth, flowing liquid or semi-liquid.
The verb "liquidise" is used to describe the action of transforming a solid into a liquid form. It is commonly used in cooking and scientific contexts. - It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (e.g., liquidise the vegetables). - In American English, the spelling "liquidize" is more common.
- Scientific/General Context:
- The machine uses high pressure to liquidise the metal.
- The goal is to liquidise the solid polymer for injection molding.
- Cooking Context:
- Liquidise the soup until it's completely smooth.
- After boiling, liquidise the fruits to make a coulis.
- Figurative Use (Rare): While less common, "liquidise" can be used figuratively to mean converting assets into cash.
- The company had to liquidise its holdings to pay the debt.
- Liquidize: The preferred spelling in American English.
- Liquefy: A more formal or scientific synonym, often used interchangeably with "liquidise," especially for the process involving heat (e.g., ).
- Blend / Puree: More specific synonyms in a culinary context, focusing on the mechanical mixing action rather than the state change. "Puree" often implies a smoother result.
- Liquefy
- Melt (specifically for solids that become liquid with heat)
- Blend (in cooking)
- Puree (in cooking)
This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.
There are no common idioms directly featuring the word "liquidise".
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make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating
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liquefy the silver
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