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liquid

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adjective

liq·​uid ˈli-kwəd How to pronounce liquid (audio)
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
the liquid grace of a ballerina
d
: articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel
a liquid consonant
4
a
: consisting of or capable of ready conversion into cash
liquid assets
b
: capable of covering current liabilities (see liability sense 2) quickly with current assets
liquidity noun
liquidly adverb
liquidness noun

liquid

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noun

1
: a liquid consonant
2
: a fluid (such as water) that has no independent shape but has a definite volume and does not expand indefinitely and that is only slightly compressible

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective Water and milk are liquid substances. The medicine is available in liquid form. She had large liquid eyes. the liquid notes of a bird the liquid grace of the dancer's movements Noun Water and milk are liquids. a bottle of green liquid See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
All-purpose cleaner: Mix one cup vinegar, two teaspoons of borax, four cups hot water, five drops liquid dish soap, 10 drops tea tree oil, and 10 drops your favorite essential oil (optional). Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 The vast majority will respond that wealth consists of the financial capital that has been acquired by the family—consisting of liquid assets, like stocks and bonds, or illiquid assets, such as real estate, metals or limited partnerships. David Redding, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Those companies would need to need to fully back their stablecoins with highly liquid assets, such as cash or short-term government debt. Tory Newmyer, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 Having liquid assets to cover you in emergencies or severe market downturns is always a good idea. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 27 June 2022 In a small bowl, mix a half cup of warm water plus two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, a tablespoon of sugar, and about six drops of liquid dish soap. Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 7 June 2022 The issuers of those tokens say they are backed by cash or liquid assets that can be sold quickly to pay any investors who want out. Paul Kiernan, WSJ, 10 May 2022 Under the plan, American households worth more than $100 million would pay a 20% tax rate not only on their income, but also on unrealized gains tied to liquid assets such stocks and bonds. Courtney Vinopal, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2022 Its liquid assets alone equate to no less than 7% of the country’s gross domestic product. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2022
Noun
Add additional wine for a saucier pisto; cook it longer to evaporate more of the liquid for a thicker, spreadable pisto. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The combination of the extreme sea weather fluctuations with the constant rocking of the bourbon barrels increases the interaction of the liquid with the wooden barrels. Toby Grey, BGR, 4 Sep. 2022 Testers drop a small amount of liquid from their drink onto the testing patch, which turns blue or red if drugs are present. Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 Perfect for your boss or someone with boss energy, the travel mug will hold 16 ounces of liquid, and is spill resistant. Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022 To maintain a healthy balance of water, minerals and salts, health authorities say that adults should drink about a liter (34 ounces) of liquid for every 1,000 kilocalories consumed. Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 At the end of that trial - as the judge read out guilty verdict after guilty verdict - Leclair kept gulping, downing most of the liquid in the bottle, his lawyer, Mike Howard, told NBC News. Jonathan Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Aug. 2022 The prosecutor said Edward Leclair was seen drinking a bottle of liquid before having a medical emergency. Andy Rose, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 The number of distilleries in the area might be dwarfed by its neighbor Speyside to the north, but the unique character of the liquid is definitely worth checking out. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Middle English, from Middle French liquide, from Latin liquidus, from liquēre to be fluid; akin to Latin lixa water, lye, and perhaps to Old Irish fliuch damp

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of liquid was in the 14th century

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