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A liquid is a nearly incompressible fluid that conforms to the shape of its container but retains a (nearly) constant volume independent of pressure. As such, it is one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being solid, gas, and plasma), and is the only state with a definite volume but no fixed shape. A liquid is made up of tiny vibrating particles of matter, such as atoms, held together by intermolecular bonds.
The density of a liquid is constant. While both a solid and a liquid are condensed matters, liquids like gas are considered fluids. Liquids have many uses and one of them is as a solvent. They can dissolve solids and other liquids. As lubricants, they are used in engines, gears, and metalwork.