liquid: signification et définitions

The state of matter in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow, little or no tendency to disperse, and relatively high incompressibility.

Matter or a specific body of matter in this state.

Linguistics A consonant articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel, such as English l and r.

Of or being a liquid.

Having been liquefied, especially:

Melted by heating: liquid wax.

Condensed by cooling: liquid oxygen.

Flowing readily; fluid: added milk to make the batter more liquid.

Having a flowing quality without harshness or abrupt breaks: liquid prose; the liquid movements of a Balinese dancer.

Linguistics Articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel.

Clear and shining: the liquid brown eyes of a spaniel.

Readily convertible into cash: liquid assets.