semifluid

adjective semi·flu·id \-ˈflü-əd\

Definition of SEMIFLUID

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

— semifluid noun

circa 1735

Medical Dictionary

adjective semi·flu·id \-ˈflü-əd\

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

—semifluid noun

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