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liquids

 

[ ˈlɪkwɪds ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in cooking

Liquids are substances that flow freely and have a definite volume, but no definite shape. They are commonly used in cooking to add moisture, flavor, or to deglaze a pan.

Synonyms

beverages, fluids, juices

Examples of usage

  • Liquids such as water, broth, and oil are commonly used in cooking recipes.
  • Add a liquid like milk or cream to make the sauce more creamy.
Context #2 | Noun

in chemistry

In chemistry, liquids are one of the three classical states of matter (along with solids and gases). They have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

Synonyms

fluids, melts, solutions

Examples of usage

  • The liquid state of matter is characterized by molecules that are close together but can move past each other.
  • Water is a common liquid that exhibits unique properties at different temperatures.

Translations

Translations of the word "liquids" in other languages:

🇵🇹 líquidos

🇮🇳 तरल पदार्थ

🇩🇪 Flüssigkeiten

🇮🇩 cairan

🇺🇦 рідини

🇵🇱 ciecze

🇯🇵 液体

🇫🇷 liquides

🇪🇸 líquidos

🇹🇷 sıvılar

🇰🇷 액체

🇸🇦 سوائل

🇨🇿 kapaliny

🇸🇰 kvapaliny

🇨🇳 液体

🇸🇮 tekočine

🇮🇸 vökvar

🇰🇿 сұйықтықтар

🇬🇪 სითხეები

🇦🇿 maye

🇲🇽 líquidos

Etymology

The word 'liquids' originates from the Latin word 'liquere', which means 'to be fluid'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Liquids play a crucial role in various aspects of life, from cooking to science, and continue to be an essential part of human existence.

See also: liquefiable, liquefy, liquidate, liquidation, liquidator, liquidity, liquidized, liquidizer.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,846 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.