semifluid
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sem·i·flu·id
(sĕm′ē-flo͞o′ĭd, sĕm′ī-)adj.
Intermediate in flow properties between solids and liquids; highly viscous.
sem′i·flu′id n.
sem′i·flu·id′i·ty n.
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semifluid
(ˌsɛmɪˈfluːɪd)adj
(General Physics) having properties between those of a liquid and those of a solid
n
Also: semiliquid (General Physics) a substance that has such properties because of high viscosity: tar is a semifluid.
ˌsemifluˈidity n
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sem•i•flu•id
(ˌsɛm iˈflu ɪd, ˌsɛm aɪ-)adj.
1. having both fluid and solid characteristics; semiliquid.
n. 2. Also called semiliquid. a semifluid substance.
[1725–35]
sem`i•flu•id′i•ty, n.
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semiflúido