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semifluid

adjective semi·flu·id \ ˌse-mē-ˈflü-əd , ˌse-ˌmī- , -mi- \

Definition of semifluid

: having the qualities of both a fluid and a solid : viscous
  • fluid and semifluid lubricants
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semifluid

noun

First Known Use of semifluid

circa 1735

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semifluid

adjective semi·flu·id \ -ˈflü-əd \

medical Definition of semifluid

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

noun

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