liquids (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkwɪdz/
Definition
Substances that flow freely, are not a solid or a gas, and take the shape of their container.
Examples
Water, oil, and mercury are common examples of liquids.
The chef carefully measured all the liquids before mixing them into the batter.
Many cleaning products are sold as liquids for easy application.
How to Use liquids
- in liquid form (prepositional phrase)
- existing as a liquid — "The medicine is available in liquid form for children."
- liquid nitrogen (collocation)
- nitrogen in its liquid state, used for cooling — "Scientists use liquid nitrogen to freeze samples quickly."
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