What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
liquify
Example
The heat will liquify the chocolate. [liquify: verb]
Example
Add some water to liquify the mixture. [liquify: verb]
liquefy
Example
The heat will liquefy the wax. [liquefy: verb]
Example
Sugar will liquefy in hot water. [liquefy: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Liquefy is more commonly used than liquify in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between liquify and liquefy?
Both liquify and liquefy are technical terms and can be used in scientific or formal contexts. However, liquefy is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while liquify is less common and may be perceived as more informal.
