\Li*qua"tion\ (l[-i]*kw[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. liquatio:
cf. F. liquation.]
1. The act or operation of making or becoming liquid; also,
   the capacity of becoming liquid.
2. (Metal.) The process of separating, by heat, an easily
   fusible metal from one less fusible; eliquation.