What does "solid phase" mean?

One of the three fundamental structural phases of matter in which the cohesive force of matter is strong enough to keep the molecules or atoms in the given positions, restraining the thermal mobility.

What is a synonym for "solid phase"?

Common synonyms include: crystalline, most solid-state, solid, solid area, solid form, solid part.

Solid phase

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Noun

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One of the three fundamental structural phases of matter in which the cohesive force of matter is strong enough to keep the molecules or atoms in the given positions, restraining the thermal mobility.

Synonyms

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crystalline most solid-state solid solid area solid form solid part

Antonyms

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gaseous phase more gas-phase fluid phase gas form

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