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liquid

liquid

259 1.0
Flowing and not solid, like water when warm
  • adjective
  • /ˈlɪkwɪd/
translation icon : líquido
  • So once again, liquid metal saves the day.
  • solid and liquid
  • liquid water
  • liquid fuel

So once again, liquid metal saves the day.

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Examples

  • The recipe calls for a liquid mixture that should be easy to pour.

  • Despite their relatively primitive implementation, liquid cooling technology enabled engineers to significantly improve heat removal.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Whoa, that is like liquid metal on your eye.

  • OK, First, we'll start with this liquid foundation.

  • At the time, only two sites in the US could routinely produce liquid hydrogen.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Next up is going to be liquid lipsticks.

  • So smooth it was as if it was a liquid butterscotch.

  • Okay, water, H2O, just a little liquid refreshment, please.

  • When pure water is carefully cooled, it can remain liquid somewhat below freezing point.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The ROC800L meets the requirements of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate for liquid flow computers.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

fluid
vsliquid
6 3.2

Able to flow and change shape like a liquid

is the specific state that tends to flow rather than be solid or gaseous

Antonyms

325 1.0

Firm and hard so it keeps its shape, not liquid

16 4.6

Being in the form of a gas rather than a liquid or solid

Compounds

liquid nitrogen
  • Specialized
18 4.0

A very cold liquid used to freeze things and preserve samples

4 4.1

A diet mainly of liquids like soup or juice to help you get better after surgery

flammable liquid
  • Specialized
4 3.4

A liquid that catches fire easily and burns quickly

liquid assets
  • Specialized
3 4.1

Cash or things you can quickly sell without losing much value

3 1.0

A liquid used to wash hands or the body

A liquid soap that cleans dishes by hand

liquid courage
  • Informal
3 7.9

Bravery you get from drinking alcohol

liquid crystal
  • Specialized
3 4.5

A material that flows like a liquid but has a solid-like internal pattern used in screens

liquid oxygen
  • Specialized
3 4.8

A very cold pale blue liquid that helps fires burn, powers rockets, and helps sick people breathe

liquid state
  • Specialized
3 3.7

A substance that flows and keeps its volume but not its shape, like water or oil

liquid gold
  • Informal
2 5.6

A valuable liquid like oil or honey

1 3.7

A thin flat electronic screen like on watches, phones, and TVs that shows pictures

A liquid cleaning product for washing clothes, dishes, or surfaces

liquid-fueled
  • Specialized
1 5.3

Using fuel in liquid form like petrol or rocket fuel

1 3.5

A cool drink to make you feel better, often alcoholic

clear liquid diet
  • Specialized
1 3.7

Only clear drinks and foods like broth, juice or gelatin for medical reasons

liquid air
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A very cold liquid made from air for use in labs and industry

liquid unit
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A measure for how much liquid there is, like a litre

liquid air
  • Specialized
5.8

A system that stores energy by turning air into liquid and later using the gas to make electricity

A strong liquid used on clothes or surfaces to make them white and kill germs

liquid body substance
  • Specialized
4.1

A fluid found in a living body, like blood or saliva

9.6

A liquid drug that makes people feel very happy and sleepy

liquid laugh
  • Literature
7.9

A smooth, cheerful laugh that sounds pleasant and flows easily

A unit that tells how much liquid is in a container, like a cup or liter

liquid metal reactor
  • Specialized
8.1

A nuclear reactor that uses liquid metal to carry heat away

Liquid Pred
  • Specialized
6.2

A liquid medicine containing prednisone that reduces swelling and allergic reactions

The amount of liquid pushed aside equals the volume of an object under the liquid

How Fluid

liquid
259 1.0
fluid
6 3.2
runny
34 1.0
viscous
11 6.1
gelatinous
9 5.9

Surface Forms

liquid positive

Etymology

Liquid comes from the Latin liquidus, meaning 'flowing' or 'fluid'. So something that moves easily like water is called liquid.