Definition of State of matter

1. Noun. (chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container). "The solid state of water is called ice"

Exact synonyms: State
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Chemical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Form, Phase, Liquid, Liquid State, Liquidity, Liquidness, Solid, Solid State, Solidness, Gas, Gaseous State, Plasma
Attributes: Solid, Liquid, Gaseous

Definition of State of matter

1. Noun. (physics) Any of the different phases of matter whose properties are dependent on the motions and forces of the molecules of which they are composed ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of State Of Matter

state change
state flower
state flowers
state government
state highway
state house
state houses
state line
state machine
state of affairs
state of being
state of beingness
state of emergency
state of flux
state of grace
state of matter (current term)
state of mind
state of nature
state of the art
state of war
state ownership
state prison
state school
state senator
state socialism
state space
state supreme court
state tax lien
state treasurer
state trooper

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