English

Noun

solid phase ‎(plural solid phases)

1. (physics) 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.

Usage notes

• The word solid phase tends to be used when the statistical mechanical or thermodynamic nature of matter is focused on rather than the matter itself.

Synonyms

• solid

Coordinate terms

• gaseous phase
• liquid phase

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