semifluid

adjective

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  1. semiliquid
  2. turbid
  3. creamy
  4. glutinous
  5. undiluted
  6. viscous
Adjective
  • The line spread test measures the distance a liquid or semiliquid flows across a flat surface.
    Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
  • These pieces, divided between older continental crust and younger oceanic crust, ride atop the gooey asthenosphere, a semiliquid layer of magma and partly melted rock.
    Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2019
Definition of semiliquid
Adjective
  • On the engineering side, the plan is to design a better speaker, targeting the ideal frequency response for a turbid ecosystem, and doing so in a way that drives down the cost.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Grass carp make the water more turbid; stiltgrass and common reed can block sight lines and reduce property values; and sea lamprey are a shocking sight when they are attached to sport fish.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
Definition of turbid
Adjective
  • Properly textured milk is creamy, light, airy, and never stiff or separated.
    Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The whisky's texture is rich, creamy, and mouth-coating.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of creamy
Adjective
  • Often, Marvin came up with performances on the spot as DoP Ruslan Fedotov filmed – for instance, writhing in a glutinous pool of mud.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Testers found that The Only Bean’s edamame pasta absorbed the sauces and flavors of their favorite dishes beautifully, and as a bonus, cooked faster than your standard glutinous options.
    Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Definition of glutinous
Adjective
  • Do not use it undiluted on the hair.3 Dilute it to no more than 4 tablespoons in 1 cup of water.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The undiluted isolationism of his campaign messaging could prove to be a straitjacket that paralyzes the Trump administration’s foreign policy at a critical time.
    Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of undiluted
Adjective
  • The palate practically bursts with orange blossom honey, a rare and delicate treat, or perhaps honey and orange marmalade on buttered toast, complete with a viscous mouthfeel for its 92 proof.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The bourbon is creamy on the palate with an oily, viscous texture and a pronounced mouth weight, featuring flavors of blackberry jam, vanilla laced-crème brûlée, caramel, candied orange zest, and milk chocolate notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of viscous
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