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liquefaction
/ˌlɪkwɪˈfækʃən/
noun
upłynnienie
Also
skraplanie(n)
Definition
The process of making or becoming liquid, especially of a gas or solid. In geology, it refers to soil losing strength and stiffness in response to an applied stress, typically earthquake shaking.
Examples
The liquefaction of natural gas makes it easier to transport.
Upłynnienie gazu ziemnego ułatwia jego transport.
Soil liquefaction is a major hazard during earthquakes.
Upłynnienie gruntu jest poważnym zagrożeniem podczas trzęsień ziemi.
Synonyms
Collocations
soil liquefactiongas liquefactionliquefaction process
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