semisolid

adjective
semi·​sol·​id | \ ˌse-mē-ˈsä-ləd How to pronounce semisolid (audio) , ˌse-ˌmī-, -mi-\

Definition of semisolid

: having the qualities of both a solid and a liquid : highly viscous

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Other Words from semisolid

semisolid noun

Examples of semisolid in a Sentence

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The protein chymosin, produced in the stomach, turned liquid milk into a semisolid form. Carl Zimmer, New York Times, "Scientists Are Designing Artisanal Proteins for Your Body," 26 Dec. 2017

First Known Use of semisolid

1834, in the meaning defined above

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semisolid

adjective
semi·​sol·​id | \ ˌse-mi-ˈsä-ləd How to pronounce semisolid (audio) \

Kids Definition of semisolid

: having the qualities of both a solid and a liquid

semisolid

adjective
semi·​sol·​id | \ -ˈsäl-əd How to pronounce semisolid (audio) \

Medical Definition of semisolid

: having the qualities of both a solid and a liquid : highly viscous semisolid waste