Definition of "liquefaction" []

• The process of liquefying. (noun)
• The state of being liquefied. (noun)

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• ""It is extremely difficult to get around owing to what they call 'liquefaction' of the ground and sink holes.""
• "Along the Rose Canyon Fault is something scientists called liquefaction, which is when the ground is considered sandy or soft and it acts like gelatin during an earthquake."
• "Experts said another anticipated fallout from the liquefaction is a decline in Urayasu's property prices."