/ ˈlɪkwɪd; NAmE / 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
—see also washing-up liquid
■ adjective
1.
in the form of a liquid; not a solid or a gas :
liquid soap
liquid nitrogen
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form .
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks)
2.
( finance ) that can easily be changed into cash :
liquid assets
3.
( literary ) clear, like water
SYN limpid :
liquid blue eyes
4.
( literary ) ( of sounds ) clear, pure and flowing :
the liquid song of a blackbird
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin liquidus , from liquere be liquid.