liquid — meaning in English

English meaning

• liquid noun A substance, such as water, that flows freely and takes the shape of its container without a fixed shape of its own.
• solvent noun A liquid that dissolves another substance to form a solution.

Senses

liquid is used for these senses in English:

• liquid (phonetics) Any of a class of consonant sounds that includes l and r.
• solvent (finance) Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

liquid — full definition

1. noun A substance, such as water, that flows freely and takes the shape of its container without a fixed shape of its own.
2. adj Able to flow like water; not solid or gaseous.
3. adj Of assets: easily converted into cash.

solvent — full definition

1. noun A liquid that dissolves another substance to form a solution.
2. adjective Financially sound, with enough assets to cover all debts.

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