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.