adj.
Intermediate in properties, especially in rigidity, between solids and liquids.
n. (sĕm'ē-sŏl'ĭd, sĕm'ī-)
A semisolid substance, such as a stiff dough or firm gelatin.
Dictionary:
sem·i·sol·id (sĕm'ē-sŏl'ĭd, sĕm'ī-) ![]() |
| WordNet: semisolid |
The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
partly solid; having a rigidity and viscosity intermediate between a solid and a liquid
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