noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
liquid state; liquid form
Refers to the physical state of being liquid, often used in scientific, technical, or descriptive contexts. Can modify nouns with の.
この薬は液状で飲みやすい。
This medicine is in liquid form and easy to take.
液状の洗剤を使っています。
I use liquid detergent.
気体 means 'gaseous state', another contrasting state of matter.
Compound of 液 (liquid) and 状 (state, form). The reading えきじょう follows standard on'yomi.