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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

fluid go
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

liquid
a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

noun.substance

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drink, beverage, drinkable, potable go
any liquid suitable for drinking
water go
a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants
supernatant go
the clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate
alcohol go
any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
ammonia, ammonia water, ammonium hydroxide go
a water solution of ammonia
antifreeze go
a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point
distillation, distillate go
a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling
pyroligneous acid, wood vinegar go
a red-brown liquid formed in distillation of wood which contains acetic acid, methanol, acetone, wood oils, and tars
medium go
a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter
ink go
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
grume go
a thick viscous liquid
liquor go
a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process
sheep dip go
a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites
snake oil go
(medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless