semisolids
Between liquid, solid
Semisolids are substances with properties between solid and liquid—they hold their shape somewhat but yield under pressure.
Gels, pastes, and ointments are typical examples.
The term appears most often in pharmaceutical and food science contexts: The pharmacist explained that semisolids like creams absorb differently than liquids.
Liquid skin moisturizer
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- balmHealing topical preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
emollient · conditioner · pomade · salve · sunscreen · serum · mask · exfoliant
Creamy thickened sweet dish
- yogurtFermented milk product
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
- mousseAiry whipped preparation
- porridgeBoiled grain dish
oatmeal · polenta · applesauce · hummus · guacamole · risotto · congee · grits
Pliable sealing compound
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- spacklePaste for patching walls
- masticAromatic resin or adhesive
grout · adhesive · epoxy · plaster · mortar · bitumen · tar · asphalt
Moldable earth for ceramics
- plasticineNon-drying sculpting compound
- play-doughMalleable craft material for children
- papier-mâchéMolded paper-paste sculpture material
- slipMinor error or misstep
Sweet cake covering
- buttercreamWhipped sugar-fat frosting
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
- gravyThickened meat drippings
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
dip · spread · dressing · mayonnaise · aioli · pesto · hollandaise · chowder
lotion
Liquid skin moisturizer
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- balmHealing topical preparation
ointment · emollient · conditioner · pomade · salve · sunscreen · serum · mask · exfoliant · depilatory
pudding
Creamy thickened sweet dish
porridge · oatmeal · polenta · applesauce · hummus · guacamole · risotto · congee · grits · mashed potatoes
putty
Pliable sealing compound
mastic · grout · adhesive · epoxy · plaster · mortar · bitumen · tar · asphalt · lubricant
clay
Moldable earth for ceramics
- plasticineNon-drying sculpting compound
- play-doughMalleable craft material for children
- papier-mâchéMolded paper-paste sculpture material
slip · wax · moldable · kneadable · pliable · malleable · formable
frosting
Sweet cake covering
- buttercreamWhipped sugar-fat frosting
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
- gravyThickened meat drippings
sauce · dip · spread · dressing · mayonnaise · aioli · pesto · hollandaise · chowder · bisque
hydrogel
Water-swollen polymer structure
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- agarAlgae-derived gelling substance
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
alginate · collagen · silica gel · aerogel