liquefied

[ˈlɪk.wə.faɪd]
adjective/verb (past participle)
liquefeito
1. converted from a solid or gaseous state into a liquid state
The liquefied natural gas is transported in special containers.
O gás natural liquefeito é transportado em contêineres especiais.
2. made into a liquid form; dissolved or melted
The heat liquefied the chocolate coating.
O calor liquefeito o revestimento de chocolate.
3. reduced to a state of weakness or despair (figurative)
He was liquefied with fear at the sight of the accident.
Ele estava completamente fraco de medo ao ver o acidente.
The term 'liquefied' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is especially common in discussions of energy, chemistry, and food processing. The acronyms LNG and LPG are universally recognized in Brazil and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
melteddissolvedliquescentfluid
Antonyms / Antônimos
solidifiedfrozengaseoushardened

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
liquefeito
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
liquefeito
Common in technical and scientific contexts
Portugal
liquefeito
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, more common in technical language

Related Words

liquefyliquefactionliquidliquidityLNG

Related Idioms & Phrases

liquefied gas
liquefied natural gas (LNG)
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
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