Meaning & use
semisolid
Having a consistency between solid and liquid; thick and firm but not fully rigid.
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The pudding cooled into a semisolid mass that clung to the spoon.
Doctors recommend a semisolid diet of purees and soft foods after the surgery.
A note on using this word
Semisolid substances, like gel or thick paste, hold their shape somewhat but still deform under light pressure.
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