solid
adjective
having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
solids
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pluralof solid.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"In solids, molecules are packed tightly, and the π electron clouds -- regions of high electron density hovering above and below each molecular plane -- can overlap," says Sasaki.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
In solids, atoms form tightly packed lattice structures.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2026
Nestle reformulated products, no longer meeting the 20% cocoa solids threshold, and created cocoa-free items from sunflower seeds and oats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Missing the 20% minimum threshold for cocoa solids in a bar, Nestle had to change the labeling, according to a spokesperson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
There are an infinite number of regular polygons, but only five regular solids.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
