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semisolid

sem·i·sol·id
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sem-ee-sol-id, sem-ahy-]
    • /ˌsɛm iˈsɒl ɪd, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
    • /sˌemɪsˈɒlɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee-sol-id, sem-ahy-]
    • /ˌsɛm iˈsɒl ɪd, ˌsɛm aɪ-/

Definitions of semisolid word

  • adjective semisolid having a somewhat firm consistency; more or less solid. 1
  • noun semisolid a semisolid substance. 1
  • adjective semisolid having a viscosity and rigidity intermediate between that of a solid and a liquid 0
  • adjective semisolid partly solid 0
  • noun semisolid a substance in this state 0
  • adjective semisolid viscous and slowly flowing, as hot asphalt 0
See all 7 definitions of semisolid

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Origin of semisolid

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; semi- + solid

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Parts of speech for Semisolid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Semisolid

semisolid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

semisolid usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for semisolid

noun semisolid

  • curd — The thick white substance which is formed when milk turns sour can be referred to as curds.
  • curds — Often, curds. a substance consisting mainly of casein and the like, obtained from milk by coagulation, and used as food or made into cheese.
  • grume — blood when viscous.
  • mash — to flirt with; court the affections of.

adj semisolid

  • mashy — mashie.
  • mushy — resembling mush; pulpy.

adjective semisolid

  • jelled — to congeal; become jellylike in consistency.
All 7 Synonyms of semisolid

Top questions with semisolid

  • what type of semisolid medium is used to grow bacteria?

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