semisolid

[ sem-ee-sol-id, sem-ahy- ]
/ ˌsɛm iˈsɒl ɪd, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

having a somewhat firm consistency; more or less solid.

noun

a semisolid substance.

Origin of semisolid

First recorded in 1825–35; semi- + solid

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British Dictionary definitions for semisolid

semisolid
/ (ˌsɛmɪˈsɒlɪd) /

adjective

  1. having a viscosity and rigidity intermediate between that of a solid and a liquid
  2. partly solid

noun

a substance in this state