liquidize

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Etymology

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From liquid +‎ -ize.

Verb

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liquidize (third-person singular simple present liquidizes, present participle liquidizing, simple past and past participle liquidized)

  1. to make liquid usually referring to solid food in a food processor; liquefy.
    To make the soup, you should first liquidize the carrots to remove lumps..
  2. (business, finance) to convert assets into liquid (cash) form; to liquidate
    The store needs to liquidize its stock so it can pay its creditors.
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