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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
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