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

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liquid

adjective
liquid pronunciation English ˈlɪkwɪd liquid pronunciation American ˈlɪkwɪd
 
1 in the form of a liquid; not a solid or a gasliquid soapliquid nitrogenThe detergent comes in powder or liquid form.a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks)a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food)2 (finance) in cash, or that can easily be changed into cashliquid assets3 (literary) clear, like water
Synonym
limpid
liquid blue eyes
4 (literary) (of sounds) clear, pure and flowingthe liquid song of a blackbirdItalian is rich in broad open vowels and liquid consonants.