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liquid
[ lik-wid ]
adjective
- composed of molecules that move freely among themselves but do not tend to separate like those of gases; neither gaseous nor solid.
- of, relating to, or consisting of liquids:
a liquid diet.
- flowing like water.
- clear, transparent, or bright:
liquid eyes.
- (of sounds, tones, etc.) smooth; agreeable; flowing freely:
the liquid voice of a trained orator.
- in cash or readily convertible into cash without significant loss of principal:
liquid assets.
- Phonetics. characterizing a frictionless speech sound pronounced with only a partial obstruction of the breath stream and whose utterance can be prolonged as that of a vowel, especially l and r.
- (of movements, gestures, etc.) graceful; smooth; free and unconstricted:
the ballerina's liquid arabesques.
noun
- a liquid substance.
- Phonetics. either r or l, and sometimes m, n, ng.
liquid
/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
- a substance that is a liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure
- phonetics a frictionless continuant, esp ( l ) or ( r )
adjective
- of, concerned with, or being a liquid or having the characteristic state of liquids
liquid wax
- shining, transparent, or brilliant
- flowing, fluent, or smooth
- (of assets) in the form of money or easily convertible into money
liquid
/ ĭ′ĭ /
- One of four main states of matter , composed of molecules that can move about in a substance but are bound loosely together by intramolecular forces. Unlike a solid, a liquid has no fixed shape, but instead has a characteristic readiness to flow and therefore takes on the shape of any container. Because pressure transmitted at one point is passed on to other points, a liquid usually has a volume that remains constant or changes only slightly under pressure, unlike a gas.
liquid
- A phase of matter in which atoms or molecules can move freely while remaining in contact with one another. A liquid takes the shape of its container. ( Compare gas and solid .)
Derived Forms
- ˈܾԱ, noun
- ˈܾ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- u· adverb
- u·Ա noun
- ԴDz·u adjective noun
- non·u· adverb
- ܲ·u adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of liquid1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
When Wayne signals he is ready, the doctor mixes the meds with cherry and pineapple juice to soften the bitter taste - and he hands this pink liquid to Wayne.
More than 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products have been recalled because they may contain cleaning solution.
Batik involves drawing designs on fabric with hot liquid wax and a metal object.
This happens when the soil has a high water content, and the shaking causes the sediment to lose its strength and behave like a liquid.
He says he stopped the sessions after the elder started forcing him to make himself sick by tasting a bitter liquid whenever he had sexual thoughts or urges about other men.
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