Solids Meaning in English
word · lemma: solid
ˈsɑɫədz
SAH-lidz
sˈɒlɪdz
SOL-idz
Definition
Solids are things with a fixed shape and volume, unlike liquids or gases. In food, 'solids' often refers to food that is not liquid, especially for babies or in science.
Usage & Nuances
'Solids' is used in science for materials that keep their shape and in nutrition for non-liquid foods, especially baby food ('solid foods'). Don't confuse with 'solids' as a math term, which means three-dimensional shapes.
Spanish: sólidosPortuguese (BR): sólidosPortuguese (PT): sólidosChinese (Simplified): 固体Chinese (Traditional): 固體Hindi: ठोस पदार्थArabic: مواد صلبةBengali: ঠোস (বস্তুর জন্য) - ঘন খাদ্য (খাবারের জন্য)Russian: твёрдые вещества - твёрдая пища (для детей)Japanese: 固体 - 固形食 (食品・離乳食の場合)Vietnamese: chất rắn - thức ăn đặcKorean: 고체 - 이유식 (음식의 경우)Turkish: katılar - katı gıdalar (bebekler/yiyecek için)Urdu: ٹھوس مادّے - ٹھوس خوراک (خوراک کے لیے)Indonesian: padatan - makanan padat
Example Sentences
Ice and rock are both solids.
basic
Babies start eating solids at around six months old.
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Water is not a solid; it is a liquid.
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Could you pass me the solids from the soup with a spoon?
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Some detergents leave white solids on your clothes.
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The science kit lets you test which liquids turn into solids when frozen.
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