Liquid vs. Syrup — What's the Difference?

A state of matter with no fixed shape but a fixed volume.

Medicinal or culinary liquid with specific flavor properties.

A non-solid, non-gaseous fluid.

A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water.

Any substance that can flow and take the shape of its container.

A viscous fluid that is often used as a sweetener.

The liquid state is intermediate between solid and gas.

A concentrated solution of sugar used in medicines and food.

Liquids are characterized by their ability to conform to the shape of their containers.

A liquid that is denser than water due to added sugars.

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.

In cooking, a syrup or sirup (from Arabic: شراب‎; sharāb, beverage, wine and Latin: sirupus) is a condiment that is a thick, viscous liquid consisting primarily of a solution of sugar in water, containing a large amount of dissolved sugars but showing little tendency to deposit crystals. Its consistency is similar to that of molasses.

The state of matter in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow and little or no tendency to disperse, and is amorphous but has a fixed volume and is difficult to compress.

A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, often used for preserving fruit.

Matter or a specific body of matter in this state.

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(Linguistics) A consonant articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel, such as English l and r.

A thick, sweet, sticky liquid, consisting of a sugar base, natural or artificial flavorings, and water.

Of or being a liquid.

A thick, sugary liquid made by boiling down or otherwise concentrating plant sap, juice, or grain extracts.

Melted by heating

A concentrated solution of sugar in water, often used as a vehicle for medicine.

Condensed by cooling

Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavouring.

Flowing readily; fluid

(by extension) Any viscous liquid.

Having a flowing quality without harshness or abrupt breaks

A wig.

(Linguistics) Articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel.

(transitive) To convert or process into syrup.

Clear and shining

(transitive) To add syrup to.

Existing as or readily convertible into cash

(transitive) To sabotage (a vehicle) by pouring syrup into the gas tank.

A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

Same as Sirup, Sirupy.

(phonetics) Any of a class of consonant sounds that includes l and r.

A thick sweet sticky liquid

Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.

Easily sold or disposed of without losing value.

Having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy.

Flowing or sounding smoothly or without abrupt transitions or harsh tones.

(phonology) Belonging to a class of consonants comprised of the laterals and the rhotics, which in many languages behave similarly.

Fluid and transparent.

Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid.

Being in such a state that the component molecules move freely among themselves, but have a definite volume changing only slightly with changes of pressure, and do not tend to separate from each other as the particles of gases and vapors do when the volume of the container is increased; neither solid nor gaseous; as, liquid mercury, in distinction from mercury solidified or in a state of vapor.

Flowing or sounding smoothly or without abrupt transitions or harsh tones.

Pronounced without any jar or harshness; smooth; as, l and r are liquid letters.

Fluid and transparent; as, the liquid air.

Clear; definite in terms or amount.

In cash or readily convertible into cash without loss of principle; - said of assets, such as bank accounts, or short-term bonds tradable on a major stock exchange.

A substance whose parts change their relative position on the slightest pressure, and therefore retain no definite form; any substance in the state of liquidity; a fluid that is not gaseous and has a definite volume independent, of the container in which it is held. Liquids have a fixed volume at any given pressure, but their shape is determined by the container in which it is contained. Liquids, in contrast to gases, cannot expand indefinitely to fill an expanding container, and are only slightly compressible by application of pressure.

A letter which has a smooth, flowing sound, or which flows smoothly after a mute; as, l and r, in bla, bra. M and n also are called liquids.

A substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

The state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility

A substance in the fluid state of matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume

A frictionless non-nasal continuant (especially `l' and `r')

Existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow;

Filled or brimming with tears;

Clear and bright;

Changed from a solid to a liquid state;

Smooth and flowing in quality; entirely free of harshness;

Yielding; lacking any hint of hardness;

Smooth and unconstrained in movement;

In cash or easily convertible to cash;

Syrups add flavor and texture to dishes and desserts, acting as sweeteners or glazes.

Yes, syrups are also commonly used in pharmaceuticals to deliver medications in a palatable form.

Liquids are used for drinking, cleaning, cooking, and as solvents in various industrial applications.

A liquid’s viscosity refers to its resistance to flow; thicker liquids like honey have high viscosity.

No, liquids can exist at various temperatures; for example, liquid nitrogen is extremely cold while molten lava is extremely hot.

Yes, many liquids such as cleaning solvents, antifreeze, and certain oils are toxic and not safe for consumption.

Besides sweet syrups like maple or corn syrup, there are also savory syrups like garlic or soy syrup used in cooking.

Commercial syrups are made by dissolving sugar in water or other liquids, sometimes adding flavors, and heating them until the desired thickness is achieved.

The study of liquids and their behaviors is a branch of physics known as fluid dynamics.

While typically high in sugars, some syrups like certain grades of maple syrup contain minerals and antioxidants.

No, all liquids have some level of viscosity, though it can be extremely low as in the case of superfluids at near absolute zero temperatures.

Higher viscosity in syrups means they coat and adhere better to foods, enhancing texture and flavor distribution.

Most liquids expand when heated and contract when cooled; syrups, being thicker, might show slower rates of these changes.

Liquids like water are crucial for all forms of life, help regulate temperature, and are integral to various ecosystems.

Syrups can mask the unpleasant tastes of active medicinal ingredients, making it easier especially for children to ingest medications.