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liquid oxygen
nounC1
/ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən/Oxygen that has been cooled to a very low temperature (below -183°C) so that it becomes a pale blue liquid.
liquid paraffin
nounLow
/ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpær.ə.fɪn/A clear, odourless, oily substance derived from petroleum, used as a laxative or skin softener.
liquid petrolatum
nounC1/C2 (Technical/Professional)
/ˈlɪk.wɪd ˌpet.rəˈleɪ.təm/A colorless, odorless, oily liquid mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, used chiefly as a laxative (mineral oil) or as a base for ointments.
liquid propellant
nounC2
/ˌlɪk.wɪd prəˈpel.ənt/A fluid substance, often a fuel or oxidizer, that is burned in a rocket engine to produce thrust.
liquid protein
nounLow
/ˈlɪk.wɪd ˈprəʊ.tiːn/A dietary supplement in liquid form that provides protein, often used as a meal replacement or nutritional aid.
liquid storax
nounVery low / Technical
/ˈlɪkwɪd ˈstɔːræks/A thick, resinous balsam obtained from the bark of trees of the genus Liquidambar, used historically in perfumery, medicine, and incense.
liquid x
nounB1
/ˈlɪk.wɪd/A substance that flows freely and takes the shape of its container, but maintains a constant volume.
liquid-crystal display
nounMedium
/ˌlɪkwɪd ˈkrɪstl dɪˈspleɪ/A type of flat-panel display technology that uses liquid crystals which align to block or allow light to pass through, commonly used in screens for computers, televisions, and other electronic devices.
liquidambar
nounVery Low / Specialised
/ˌlɪkwɪdˈæmbə(r)/A type of deciduous tree known for its glossy, star-shaped leaves that turn brilliant colours in autumn and its fragrant, amber-like resin.
liquidate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/ˈlɪk.wɪ.deɪt/To wind up the affairs of a business by selling its assets to pay its debts and then closing it down.
liquidation
nounB2
/ˌlɪk.wɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/The process of closing a business and selling its assets to pay its debts.
liquidity
nounC1
/lɪˈkwɪdɪti/The state of having assets that can be easily sold or exchanged for cash without affecting their price; cash or assets readily convertible to cash.
liquidity event
nounLow Frequency (C1-C2)
/lɪˈkwɪdɪti ɪˈvɛnt/A specific occurrence that converts ownership or equity in a company into cash or a more readily tradable asset.
liquidity preference
nounC2
/lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti ˈpref.ər.əns/In economics, the theory or desire to hold cash or highly liquid assets rather than long-term investments, often due to uncertainty or preference for immediate spending power.
liquidity ratio
nounC1/C2
/lɪˌkwɪd.ə.ti ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ/A financial metric used to measure a company's ability to pay its short-term debts and obligations with its current or quick assets.
liquidize
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈlɪk.wɪ.daɪz/to make a solid food into a liquid or smooth pulp, typically using a blender or food processor.
liquidizer
nounB1
/ˈlɪkwɪdaɪzə(r)/A kitchen appliance with a rotating blade at the bottom used to blend, puree, or liquefy food.
liquidus
nounLow (C2)
/ˈlɪk.wɪ.dəs/In chemistry and materials science, the temperature above which a substance is completely liquid at a given pressure.
liquify
verbC1
/ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/To make or become liquid.
liquor
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈlɪkə(r)/An alcoholic drink, especially one that is distilled (like whisky, gin, or vodka) rather than fermented (like wine or beer).

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