жи́дкий — meaning in English

English meaning

• fluid noun A substance, such as a liquid or gas, that flows and takes the shape of its container.
• liquid noun A substance, such as water, that flows freely and takes the shape of its container without a fixed shape of its own.
• tenuous adjective Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.
• thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
• watery adj Containing too much water, or thin and diluted like water.
• wishy-washy adjective Lacking firmness or clear opinions; vague, indecisive and unwilling to commit to a position.

Senses

жи́дкий is used for these senses in English:

• fluid (not comparable) Of or relating to fluid.
• liquid (physical chemistry) Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.
• liquid (finance, of an asset) Easily sold or disposed of without losing value.
• tenuous Thin in substance or consistency.
• thin Of low viscosity or low specific gravity.
• watery Diluted or having too much water.
• wishy-washy Thin or watery.

fluid — full definition

1. noun A substance, such as a liquid or gas, that flows and takes the shape of its container.
2. adj Changing easily or continuously; not fixed.
3. adj Moving smoothly and gracefully.

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.

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