Pronunciation: [lˈɪkwɪfˌa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
The word "liquified" is spelled with a "que" rather than a "qui" because the "e" in "liquefy" breaks up the "ui" vowel digraph. The IPA phonetic transcription of "liquified" is /ˈlɪkwɪfaɪd/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "k" sound in "liq-" corresponds to the "c" in "liquefy", while the "w" sound is represented by the "ui" digraph. The "-fy" suffix adds the stressed /aɪd/ syllable at the end of the word.
The term "liquified" refers to the act or process of converting a substance into a liquid state, typically by heating or pressurizing it. It refers to a transformation in which a solid or gas changes its molecular structure or arrangement to become a liquid form. Liquification is commonly achieved by raising the temperature of a substance above its melting point, causing its molecules to gain enough energy and motion to break free from their fixed positions and move more freely, thereby forming a liquid.
The liquification process is crucial in various fields and industries. For example, in the oil and gas industry, natural gas is liquified through a process known as liquefaction, where it is cooled to extremely low temperatures, usually below -162 degrees Celsius (-260 degrees Fahrenheit), resulting in the formation of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Similarly, liquification is a critical step in the production of various consumer products, such as beverages, where solid ingredients or concentrates are dissolved or melted to form a liquid solution.
Furthermore, the term "liquified" can also be used metaphorically to describe other types of transformations or conversions that convey a change from one state or condition to another, often implying the process of making something more fluid or adaptable. In this sense, it can describe the softening or breaking down of rigid boundaries, ideas, or beliefs to create a more flexible or accommodating environment.
The word "liquified" is derived from the Latin word "liquere", which means "to be liquid or fluid". The suffix "-ify" is added to the root "lique" to form the verb "liquify". In English, this term is used to describe the action of transforming a substance into a liquid state.
