illiquid

Definition 1

That which cannot quickly and easily be converted into cash, such as real estate, collectibles, and thinly traded securities.

Definition 2

A company which does not have sufficient cash flow to meet its operational needs and its debt obligations. opposite of liquid.

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lender of last resort, liquidity risk, private equity

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