Liquid: meaning, definitions and examples

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liquid

 

[ หˆlษชkwษชd ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in chemistry

A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.

Synonyms

fluid, solution

Examples of usage

  • The liquid evaporated quickly in the heat.
  • The liquid changed color when mixed with the other solution.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A substance in the physical state in which it flows and keeps no fixed shape.

Synonyms

fluid, solution

Examples of usage

  • The drink was a cold, refreshing liquid on a hot day.
  • The spill on the floor was a sticky liquid.
Context #3 | Adjective

informal

Having a smooth, flowing quality.

Synonyms

fluid, smooth

Examples of usage

  • Her movements were liquid and graceful.
  • The music had a liquid melody that flowed effortlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "liquid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรญquido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flรผssigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cairan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะดะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciecz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆถฒไฝ“ (ใˆใใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท liquide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญquido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑvฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ก์ฒด (aekche)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapalina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvapalina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถฒไฝ“ (yรจtว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tekoฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถkvi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑะนั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฎแƒ”แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maye

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lรญquido

Etymology

The word 'liquid' originated from the Latin word 'liquidus', meaning fluid or flowing. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Liquids are a fundamental state of matter, characterized by their ability to flow and take the shape of their container. Liquids play a crucial role in various aspects of daily life, from hydration to industrial processes.

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