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
I use liquid detergent.
気体 means 'gaseous state', another contrasting state of matter.
粒状 describes something in solid grain form, whereas 液状 describes something in liquid form.
Compound of 液 (liquid) and 状 (state, form). The reading えきじょう follows standard on'yomi.