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That finding established a lower limit for how "runny" liquids can be.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The bureau said Canadian producers rely on that hub to process natural-gas liquids into specific products, and to store them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

And in its 2026 outlook released in early April, the Energy Information Administration said that the consumption of petroleum and other liquids will decrease by 11% to 23% in 2050 as compared with 2025.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The reactions often produce a mix of gases and liquids, which must be separated through energy-intensive processes.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

And then for hours after school each day he makes potions, mixing chemicals that stink up the house, causing sparks to fly from shaved bits of iron, puffs of smoke to pop from strange-colored liquids.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson