liquid
When used as a noun, "liquid" is typically uncountable (e.g., "There is liquid on the floor"), but it can be countable when referring to different types of liquids. In financial contexts, the adjective "liquid" describes how easily you can get cash from an asset. This is distinct from the physical state of matter. Be careful with the verb form: while "liquid" is the root, the action of converting assets to cash is almost always expressed using the verb "liquidate" rather than "to liquid."
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Jessica, I've decided our capital needs to be more liquid. Sell the office art.
Sir, that will throw a wrench in the quarterly audit. I'm spiraling.
Meanings
A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
"Water is the most common liquid on Earth."
Of a substance: flowing freely; not solid or gaseous.
"The medication comes in a liquid form for easier swallowing."
Assets that can be converted into cash quickly without losing significant value.
"Savings accounts are more liquid than real estate investments."
To convert assets or investments into cash.
"The company had to liquidate its holdings to pay off the debt."