semifluid

/ˌsɛmɪˈfluɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Partially fluid or semifluid refers to a state or substance that exhibits characteristics of both liquids and solids.

“The patient’s injury caused a semifluid wound that required immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

A semifluid is a substance that has a non-Newtonian fluid behavior, exhibiting a non-linear relationship between stress and strain rate.

“The scientist studied the properties of the new semifluid material in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • partially fluid
  • semiliquid

Antonyms

  • nonfluid
  • solid