semifluid

adjective

semi·​flu·​id ˌse-mē-ˈflü-əd 

ˌse-ˌmī-,

-mi-

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

fluid and semifluid lubricants

semifluid noun

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1735, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

semifluid

adjective

semi·​flu·​id -ˈflü-əd 

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

semifluid noun