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liquid

324 1.0
A thing that flows, keeps its amount, and has no fixed shape
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪkwɪd/
: líquido
  • A cup was raised to his lips, and a strange liquid trickled down his throat.
  • water and other liquids
  • gases and liquids
  • solids and liquids

They have less, you know, liquid, less fluid in them.

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Examples

  • The chef added broth to the pot, creating a liquid that would be the base for the soup.

  • As a general rule, strong liquids have higher GFA than fragile ones.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Turned back into liquid from dried blood.

  • Only one injection of a liquid was needed to produce the dramatic results.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Then add about 2/3 cup of the liquid to the rice and nettle mixture.

    Academic text (1992)
  • This liquid will probably quench my thirst.

  • The effect is similar to that seen in boiling liquids on Earth, which are undergoing convection.

    Academic text (1991)
  • When water is heated, it transforms from a solid to a liquid state.

  • A liquid is typically defined as a substance that takes the shape of its container while maintaining a definite volume.

Synonyms

fluid
vsliquid
428 2.3

A substance like a liquid or gas that flows and takes the shape of its container

is the narrower term for flowing substances with a fixed volume not a gas
liquid state
vsliquid
  • Specialized
3 3.7

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

is the general substance type that flows and is neither solid nor gas

Antonyms

solid
  • Specialized
9 1.0

A firm form of matter that keeps its shape, not liquid

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 Viscous

to gel
  • Specialized
1 4.1
syrup
203 1.0
oil
∞ 1.0
liquid
324 1.0
water
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

liquid singular
liquids plural

Etymology

Liquid comes from the Latin liquidus, meaning 'flowing' or 'fluid', and it shares the same root as liquefy. So a liquid is a substance that flows and takes the shape of its container.