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liquid
Universal Words
noun, adjective
noun
[U,C] 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. * the transition from liquid to vapour
seealsoWASHING-UPLIQUID
adjective
1 in the form of a liquid; not a solid or a gas:
liquid fertilizer / soap * liquid nitrogen * The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. * a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) * a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food)
2 (finance) that can easily be changed into cash:
liquid assets
3 (literary) clear, like water:
liquid blue eyes
4 (literary) (of sounds) clear, pure and flowing:
the liquid song of a blackbird * Italian is rich in broad open vowels and liquid consonants.