liquefiers

Turn solids liquid

Liquefiers are substances or devices that turn solids or gases into liquids.

Industrial liquefiers convert gases like nitrogen or oxygen into liquid form for storage and transport.

In food science, liquefiers are enzymes or additives that thin viscous substances: The recipe calls for liquefiers to keep the chocolate from seizing.

devices

blender

Motorized food puréeing appliance

mixerCombines ingredients or people
homogenizerMachine creating uniform mixtures
juicerFruit liquid extractor

emulsifier · grinder · centrifuge · agitator · disperser · pulverizer · mill · mortar · pestle · beater

substances

solvents

Liquids that dissolve substances

acidsProton-donating compounds
enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
waterClear essential liquid

alcohols · oils · emollients · reagents · catalysts · thinners · diluents · surfactants · proteases · bromelain

industrial

cryogenics

Ultralow temperature science

compressionForcing into smaller space
refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
distillationPurification via vaporization

petrochemicals · hydrocarbons · ethylene · propylene · ammonia · condensation · evaporation

culinary

marinades

Seasoned soaking liquids

brinesSalt-saturated waters
vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
yogurtFermented milk product

buttermilk · wine · kiwi · ginger · sake · miso · tamarind · stock · broth

Opposites

phase transition direction

liquefierssolidifiers

Agents inducing firmness

freezers · crystallizers · hardeners · coagulants · petrifiers

thermal effect

liquefierscooling systems

Mechanisms that dissipate heat

material rigidity effect

liquefiersstiffeners

Elements adding rigidity

thickeners · stabilizers · fixatives · binders

Phrases

liquefied gasVapor compressed into liquid
liquefied natural gasCryogenically condensed fuel

Family

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