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Liquefy vs Molt - What's the difference?

liquefy | molt |

As verbs the difference between liquefy and molt

is that liquefy is (physics|chemistry) to make into a liquid, either by condensing a gas or by melting a solid while molt is .

liquefy

English

Alternative forms

* liquify

Verb

  • (physics, chemistry) To make into a liquid, either by condensing a gas or by melting a solid.
  • * 1878 March 12, ,
  • Faraday succeeded in liquefying' a certain number of gases by compression and refrigeration, but there still remained a number that proved absolutely refractory to the most powerful agencies; hence these gases were called ''permanent''. A retired manufacturer, who at the same time is a distinguished man of science, M. Cailletet, has subdued the permanent gases, having succeeded in ' liquefying and solidifying them.
  • (cooking) To make into a liquid by mashing, such as by using a blender.
  • * 2007 , May Jideofo, Ukwa (Breadfruit Beans)'', recipe in ''Healthier Alternatives: Low Saturated Fat African Cooking and Recipes , page 38,
  • Place crayfish and fresh pepper in a blender, add small water, liquefy and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.

    Synonyms

    * (make liquid from gas) condense * (make liquid from solid) melt

    See also

    * freeze * solidify * vaporize

    molt

    English

    Alternative forms

    * moult (British English )

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc. and replace it by a fresh layer.
  • To shed in such a manner.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
  • Some birds change colour during their winter molt .
  • The skin or feathers cast off during the process of ing.
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