Definitions and Examples of liquefy, melt, dissolve
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make or become liquid; melt.
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 pressure.
Example
The snow started to melt as soon as the sun came out.
To become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.
Example
The sugar will dissolve in the hot water.
Key Differences: liquefy vs melt vs dissolve
- 1Liquefy is used when a solid turns into a liquid due to heat or pressure.
- 2Melt is used when a solid changes to a liquid due to heat.
- 3Dissolve is used when a solid becomes incorporated into a liquid to form a solution.
Effective Usage of liquefy, melt, dissolve
- 1Science: Use these antonyms when discussing chemical reactions, phase changes, and states of matter.
- 2Cooking: Use these antonyms when describing the process of melting chocolate or sugar.
- 3Art: Use these antonyms when discussing the properties of different materials such as wax or clay.
Remember this!
The antonyms of crystallised are liquefy, melt, and dissolve. These words describe the opposite of solidifying or becoming crystalline. Use these words in scientific discussions, cooking, and art to describe phase changes, melting processes, and material properties.