Which verb means to make liquid from a solid or gas?

The term "liquefy" specifically refers to the process of turning a solid or gas into a liquid form. This action involves the transformation of matter from one state to another, typically through the application of heat or pressure. For instance, when ice (a solid) is heated, it melts and becomes water (a liquid), illustrating the process of liquefaction.

Other options focus on different processes: "evaporate" describes the transition from a liquid to a gas; "dissolve" pertains to a solid being incorporated into a liquid to form a solution; and "condense" involves a gas transitioning back into a liquid state, usually through cooling. While these terms are related to changes in states of matter, only "liquefy" embodies the action of converting solids or gases directly into liquids.