semiliquid
[ sem-ee-lik-wid, sem-ahy- ]
adjective, noun
Origin of semiliquid
1Other words from semiliquid
- sem·i·li·quid·i·ty, noun
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How to use semiliquid in a sentence
The fork is used in general except with semi-liquid sauces, where a spoon is of necessity used.
The Etiquette of To-day | Edith B. OrdwayThis ripened or semi-liquid part reaches about half the total mass in four or five days at favorable temperatures.
The Book of Cheese | Charles Thom and Walter Warner FiskCutting and folding is the delicate process of mixing lightly beaten egg with a liquid or semi-liquid without losing out the air.
Foods and Household Management | Helen KinneThe Gannet lays but one egg; and the young bird is nourished on semi-liquid food disgorged by the parent.
British Birds in their Haunts | Rev. C. A. JohnsThe termite team settled down over the semi-liquid mess that had been the slug, and tilted back.
The Raid on the Termites | Paul Ernst
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