semifluidity

9.4

A thick state between solid and liquid, like warm cheese or lava

noun
/ˌsɛmɪˈfluːɪdəti/

Specialized

: semilíquido

Cheese at room temperature often achieves a state of semifluidity.

Examples

Certain gels are prized for their semifluidity, which allows them to spread easily but hold form.
The semifluidity of lava makes it both flow and retain its shape.
The semifluidity of the mixture made it easy to spread.
Can you explain the concept of semifluidity?
The semifluidity of the paint allows for smooth application on the canvas.
When heated, some types of chocolate exhibit semifluidity, making them easier to mold.
The semifluidity of the custard makes it ideal for filling pastries.

Synonyms

fluidity

vssemifluidity

1 4.6

How easily a substance flows like a liquid

is an intermediate state between solid and liquid rather than fully flowing

fluidness

vssemifluidity

4.9

The quality of being able to flow or move smoothly

is partly solid and partly liquid rather than flowing freely

Antonyms

solid

224 1.0

Firm and hard so it keeps its shape, not liquid

How Fluid

fluidity

1 4.6

semifluidity

Specialized

9.4

semisolid

Specialized

1 6.1

Surface Forms

semifluidity singular

semifluidities plural

Morphology

semifluidity = semifluid (transparent) = semi + fluid + ity

The noun is transparently formed by adding -ity to the adjective 'semifluid'.

Etymology

Semifluidity comes from the parts semi- meaning 'partly' and fluid meaning 'flowing' or 'liquid'. So Semifluidity is the quality of being partly liquid, something that can flow a little but still hold its shape, like soft cheese or warm wax.