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- Dictionaryliquid/ˈlɪkwɪd/
noun
- 1. a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil: "drink plenty of liquids"
- 2. a consonant produced by allowing the airstream to flow over the sides of the tongue (typically l and r).
adjective
- 1. having the consistency of a liquid: "liquid fertilizer" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a sound) clear, pure, and flowing; harmonious: "the liquid song of the birds" Similar Opposite
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LIQUID definition: 1. a substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas and that can be poured easily: 2. a…. Learn more.
A liquid is a nearly incompressible fluid that conforms to the shape of its container but retains a nearly constant volume independent of pressure. It is one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being solid, gas, and plasma ), and is the only state with a definite volume but no fixed shape.
Liquid commonly refers to substances, as water, oil, alcohol, and the like, that are neither solids nor gases: Water ceases to be a liquid when it is frozen or turned to steam. Fluid is applied to anything that flows, whether liquid or gaseous: Pipes can carry fluids from place to place.
In everyday use, liquid is the opposite of solid ––water at room temperature is a liquid: Heat it to boiling, it turns to a gas. Chill it below freezing, it turns to ice. Liquid describes a state in which a compound such as water flows. Juice is a liquid.
a substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas and that can be poured easily: Mercury is a liquid at room temperature. Fewer examples. How much liquid do you think this bottle contains? Drain (off) any liquid that is left in the rice. The liquid suddenly solidifies into a gelatinous mass. Wax passes from solid to liquid when you heat it.
adjective. liq· uid ˈli-kwəd. Synonyms of liquid. 1. : flowing freely like water. liquid detergent. 2. : having the properties of a liquid : being neither solid nor gaseous. 3. a. : shining and clear. large liquid eyes. b. : being musical and free of harshness in sound. the liquid song of the robin. c. : smooth and unconstrained in movement.
1. Of or being a liquid. 2. Having been liquefied, especially: a. Melted by heating: liquid wax. b. Condensed by cooling: liquid oxygen. 3. Flowing readily; fluid: added milk to make the batter more liquid. 4. Having a flowing quality without harshness or abrupt breaks: liquid prose; the liquid movements of a ballet dancer. 5.
a substance that flows freely and is not a solid or a gas, for example water or oil. She poured the dark brown liquid down the sink. restrictions on passengers carrying liquids in their hand luggage. a flammable liquid. the transition from liquid to vapour. see also e-liquid, washing-up liquid. Wordfinder. Extra Examples.
liquid commonly refers to substances, as water, oil, alcohol, and the like, that are neither solids nor gases: Water ceases to be a liquid when it is frozen or turned to steam. fluid is applied to anything that flows, whether liquid or gaseous: Pipes can carry fluids from place to place.
uk / ˈlɪkwɪd / us. in a form that is not solid and can be poured easily: liquid fuel / nitrogen. in the form of money, or able to be changed into money easily: liquid assets.
