semisolid

Definition of semisolidnext

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Recent Examples of semisolid Council members were fed up with being a regional processing point for sludge, the semisolid mixture of human waste, other organic material and chemicals that gets filtered out of wastewater. Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026 While the spoon is designed for solid and semisolid foods that act as a bridge between the spoon and the tongue, the cup works with liquids such as soups and beverages. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2025 Underneath the crust is the mantle, an 1,800-mile-thick layer of semisolid silicate materials ranging in temperature from 1,800 degrees to 6,700 degrees Fahrenheit. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 The resulting semisolid curds and clear whey are further manipulated for different kinds of tofu. Andrea Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023 Thick semisolid formulas, gel deodorants go on wet and dry quickly for complete and lasting protection. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Roughly 90 percent of quakes on Earth are produced by the movement of tectonic plates, massive slabs of the planet’s lithosphere that slide around atop the semisolid asthenosphere layer and occasionally bump into one another. Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 24 May 2022 Bologna is a semisolid meat product made from one or more livestock sources, most commonly beef or pork, and may contain poultry meat. Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 27 Oct. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semisolid
Adjective
  • Traditional Neapolitan pizzas are made with a semiliquid passata of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella with a very high moisture content.
    New York Times, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Preliminary results indicate that space travelers will drink from plastic squeeze bottles and that space cooks will specialize in semiliquid preparations resembling baby food.
    Scientific American, Scientific American, 1 July 2020
Adjective
  • Somehow director Sam Hargrave and writer David Coggeshall have turned that thinnest of concepts into a feature-length action comedy film for Apple TV.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026
  • Catcher Liam Hicks could also profile as an attractive piece, particularly as the catching market is thin.
    Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • Essentially the marker version of eyeliner, liquid liner in felt-tip pen form offers a firm applicator that helps create clean lines.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • Researchers are studying new liquid hydrocarbon chemistries that could improve fuel economy, reduce harmful aromatics, improve local air quality near airports, and limit contrail formation.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • Both cooking and cleaning vinegars contain a diluted solution of acetic acid that is safe for use at home.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • To help mitigate both pests and diseases, isolate the plant and treat infestations with safe, diluted systemic insecticides, such as organic neem oil.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

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“Semisolid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semisolid. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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