liquefy

Definition

To transform something solid into gooey submission, or in the digital realm, to melt pixels until they forget their original shape. Photoshop's favorite party trick for making models look like they've survived a heat wave.

Example Usage

The design team decided to liquefy the CEO's face in the presentation mockup, much to HR's concern.

Source: Adobe Photoshop terminology; Merriam-Webster

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