liquid (Meaning)

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liquid (n)

a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility

fluid matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume

a frictionless continuant that is not a nasal consonant (especially `l' and `r')

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liquid (a)

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

changed from a solid to a liquid state

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liquid (s)

filled or brimming with tears

clear and bright

smooth and flowing in quality; entirely free of harshness

smooth and unconstrained in movement

in cash or easily convertible to cash

Webster

liquid (a.)

Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid.

Being in such a state that the component parts move freely among themselves, but do not tend to separate from each other as the particles of gases and vapors do; neither solid nor aeriform; as, liquid mercury, in distinction from mercury solidified or in a state of vapor.

Flowing or sounding smoothly or without abrupt transitions or harsh tones.

Pronounced without any jar or harshness; smooth; as, l and r are liquid letters.

Fluid and transparent; as, the liquid air.

Clear; definite in terms or amount.

Webster

liquid (n.)

A substance whose parts change their relative position on the slightest pressure, and therefore retain no definite form; any substance in the state of liquidity; a fluid that is not aeriform.

A letter which has a smooth, flowing sound, or which flows smoothly after a mute; as, l and r, in bla, bra. M and n also are called liquids.

liquid Sentence Examples

  1. The liquid metal flowed smoothly into the mold.
  2. I accidentally spilled a liquid detergent on my clothes.
  3. The doctor injected a liquid medication into my arm.
  4. The liquid nitrogen was so cold that it instantly froze the food.
  5. The plant's leaves were soaked in a liquid fertilizer.
  6. The liquid soap created a rich lather on my hands.
  7. The liquid crystals in the display changed color when an electric current passed through them.
  8. The liquid oxygen was used to power the rocket's engines.
  9. The liquid fuel ignited quickly, propelling the car forward.
  10. The liquid-filled balloon expanded as it was heated.

FAQs About the word liquid

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The liquid metal flowed smoothly into the mold.

I accidentally spilled a liquid detergent on my clothes.

The doctor injected a liquid medication into my arm.

The liquid nitrogen was so cold that it instantly froze the food.