liquidize

English

Alternative forms

• (UK) liquidise

Etymology

From liquid +‎ -ize.

Verb

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.

Related terms

• liquidization