semifluid

adjective

semi·flu·id ˌse-mē-ˈflü-əd

ˌse-ˌmī-,

-mi-

: having the qualities of both a fluid and a solid : viscous

fluid and semifluid lubricants

semifluid noun

First Known Use

circa 1735, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of semifluid was circa 1735

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“Semifluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifluid. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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semifluid

adjective

semi·flu·id -ˈflü-əd

: having the qualities of both a fluid and a solid : viscous

semifluid noun

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