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Liquid ˈlɪkwɪd Soap Detergent Powder Form Adjective Bre

Word liquid
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈlɪkwɪd / NAmE / ˈlɪkwɪd /
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  • liquid soap
  • liquid nitrogen
  • the detergent comes in powder or liquid form.
  • a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks)
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liquid

(adjective)BrE / ˈlɪkwɪd / NAmE / ˈlɪkwɪd /
  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)
    • a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food)
  2. in cash, or that can easily be changed into cash
    • See related entries: Economy
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/economy/liquid_2
    • liquid assets
  3. clear, like water
    • synonym limpid
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/limpid
    • liquid blue eyes
  4. clear, pure and flowing
    • the liquid song of a blackbird
    • Italian is rich in broad open vowels and liquid consonants.

    Extra Examples

    • Add a few drops of liquid soap to the water.
    • The detergent comes in powder or liquid form.
    • The samples were frozen in liquid nitrogen.
    • Water is liquid at room temperature.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from Latin liquidus, from liquere ‘be liquid’.
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