1. plural of liquefaction; the process or result of converting a solid or gas into a liquid state
Usage: commonly used in chemistry, physics, and industrial contexts
2. plural of liquefaction; in geology, the process by which soil loses strength and behaves like a liquid during earthquakes or vibrations
Usage: technical term used in seismology and civil engineering

Examples

• The liquefactions of various gases occur at different temperatures and pressures.
• Scientists studied the liquefactions of nitrogen and oxygen in the laboratory.
• During the earthquake, soil liquefactions caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
• The engineer analyzed potential liquefactions in the foundation before construction began.
• Industrial liquefactions of natural gas require specialized cooling equipment.
• Multiple liquefactions and solidifications can occur as the material cycles through temperature changes.