Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
semiliquid
Adjective
/ˌsɛmɪˈlɪkwɪd/
Definition
Having a consistency that is between solid and liquid; something that flows but does not have the full fluidity of liquid.
Examples
- The batter for the pancakes should be semiliquid for the best texture.
- During the cooking process, the soup became semiliquid as the ingredients blended together.
- A semiliquid state is often observed in certain types of gels and creams.
Meaning
Semiliquid often describes substances that can easily take the shape of their container while retaining a more viscous or thicker form than typical liquids.
Synonyms
- Viscous
- Thick
- Pastelike
- Moderately fluid