Definitions and Examples of solid, viscous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
Example
The ice cream was so cold that it turned solid.
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
The honey was so viscous that it took a while to pour it out of the jar.
Key Differences: solid vs viscous
- 1Solid describes a substance that is firm and stable in shape, while flowable describes a substance that can be poured or moved easily.
- 2Viscous describes a substance that has a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid, while flowable describes a substance that can flow easily.
Effective Usage of solid, viscous
- 1Science: Use solid and viscous to describe the physical properties of substances.
- 2Cooking: Use solid and viscous to describe the texture of food ingredients.
- 3Construction: Use flowable to describe materials that can be poured or spread easily, such as concrete or asphalt.
Remember this!
The antonyms of flowable are solid and viscous. Use solid to describe substances that are firm and stable in shape, and viscous to describe substances that have a thick, sticky consistency. Use flowable to describe materials that can be poured or spread easily, such as concrete or asphalt.