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  • 1liquid — liq|uid1 [ˈlıkwıd] n [U and C] a substance that is not a solid or a gas, for example water or milk ▪ Add a little more liquid to the sauce. →↑washing up liquid liquid 2 liquid2 adj [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: liquide, from Latin liquidus …

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  • 2liquidate — liq|ui|date [ˈlıkwıdeıt] v [Date: 1500 1600; : Late Latin; Origin: , past participle of liquidare to melt , from Latin liquidus; LIQUID2] 1.) [I and T] to close a business or company and sell the things that belong to it, in order to pay its… …

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  • 3liquor — liq|uor [ˈlıkə US ər] n [U] [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: licour, from Latin liquor, from liquere; LIQUID2] 1.) especially AmE a strong alcoholic drink such as ↑whisky = ↑spirit →↑liqueur 2.) …

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