semiliquid

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From semi- +‎ liquid.

Adjective

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semiliquid (not comparable)

  1. Having properties intermediate between those of a solid and a liquid.
  2. Somewhat liquid; able to flow or change, but not entirely freely.
    semiliquid assets

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Noun

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semiliquid (plural semiliquids)

  1. Any substance with properties intermediate between those of a solid and a liquid.
    Synonym: semifluid

See also

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semisolid

colloid