Definitions and Examples of liquefy, melt, dissolve
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make or become liquid.
Example
The heat caused the ice to liquefy and turn into water.
To change from a solid to a liquid state as a result of heating or warming up.
Example
The snowman started to melt under the hot sun.
To mix with a liquid and become part of it.
Example
She added sugar to the tea and stirred until it completely dissolved.
Key Differences: liquefy vs melt vs dissolve
- 1Liquefy is used when something turns from a solid to a liquid state, while congeal is used when something turns from a liquid to a solid state.
- 2Melt is used when something changes from a solid to a liquid state due to heat, while congeal is used when something thickens or solidifies due to cooling.
- 3Dissolve is used when something mixes with a liquid and becomes part of it, while congeal is used when something separates and forms a solid mass.
Effective Usage of liquefy, melt, dissolve
- 1Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe the process of cooking and food preparation.
- 2Science: Use these antonyms to describe the physical properties of matter.
- 3Art: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of different art materials.
Remember this!
The antonyms of congeal are liquefy, melt, and dissolve. These words have distinct meanings and are used to describe different physical processes. Use them in contexts related to cooking, science, and art to convey the opposite meaning of congeal.