solid-liquid

Melting point transition

Solid-liquid describes a state or system involving both solid and liquid phases together.

The term appears in scientific contexts discussing phase transitions, mixtures, or interfaces: solid-liquid equilibrium, the solid-liquid boundary in a phase diagram.

A solid-liquid extraction uses a liquid solvent to dissolve components from a solid material.

phases

state of matter

Physical form of substance

condensation · equilibrium · coexistence · thermodynamics · triple point · physical change · temperature · pressure · crystallization · fusion

materials

wax

Pliable waterproof substance

glass · metal · plastic · paraffin · lard · coconut oil · gelatin · agar · resin · candle

chemistry

solution

Answer or liquid mixture

solubility · precipitate · saturation · mixture · slurry · gel · emulsion · dispersion · solute · solvent

food

fondue

Shared melted dipping dish

  • soupCooked liquid dish
  • gravyThickened meat drippings
  • sauceLiquid food accompaniment

custard · pudding · smoothie · slush · sorbet · ice cream · popsicle · broth · congee · porridge

interface

surface tension

Cohesive force at liquid interfaces

adhesion · cohesion · hydrophobic · hydrophilic · absorption · adsorption · porosity · permeability · infiltration · saturation point

Opposites
states of matter inclusion

solid-liquidgaseous

In vapor form

gas · sublimation · deposition · vapor · plasma

phase boundary type

solid-liquidsublimation

Solid to gas directly

deposition · vaporization · condensation · boiling · evaporation

Family

solid, liquid, solids, liquids, solidly, solidify, solidified, solidifying, solidification

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