What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
liquified
Example
The chocolate was liquified and poured over the cake. [liquified: adjective]
Example
The heat liquified the wax into a liquid state. [liquified: verb]
liquefy
Example
We need to liquefy the butter before adding it to the batter. [liquefy: verb]
Example
This metal will liquefy at high temperatures. [liquefy: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Liquified is more commonly used in everyday language, while liquefy is more technical and scientific.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between liquified and liquefy?
Liquefy is more technical and scientific, and therefore more formal than liquified, which is more commonly used in everyday language and is less formal.
