Solid State (Noun)
Meaning
The state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Water turns into a solid state when it freezes into ice.
- At room temperature, a brick exhibits the properties of a solid state.
- The solid state of a metal object allows it to hold its form against external forces.
- When heated, the metal transitioned from a solid state to a liquid state.
- The solid state of a rock can make it resistant to weathering and erosion.