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Definition of liquid adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

liquid

adjective
 
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
 
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
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  1. in the form of a liquid; not a solid or a gas
    • liquid nitrogen
    • liquid soap
    • The detergent comes in powder or liquid form.
    • a stall selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks)
    • (humorous) a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food)
    Extra Examples
    • Water is liquid at room temperature.
    • unprocessed liquid waste from a nuclear power station
  2. (finance) in cash, or that can easily be changed into cash
    • liquid assets
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  3. (literary) clear, like water synonym limpid
    • 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.
  5. Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin liquidus, from liquere ‘be liquid’.
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