solidus

¹ American  

[sol-i-duhs] / ˈsɒl ɪ dəs /

noun

plural

solidi

1. a gold coin of ancient Rome, introduced by Constantine and continued in the Byzantine Empire; bezant.

2. (in medieval Europe) a money of account equal to 12 denarii.

3. virgule.

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solidus ² American  

[sol-i-duhs] / ˈsɒl ɪ dəs /

noun

Physical Chemistry.

1. (on a graph of temperature versus composition) the curve connecting the temperatures at which a solid solution is in equilibrium with its vapor and with the liquid solution, and therefore connecting melting temperatures of solid solutions.

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solidus British  

/ ˈsɒlɪdəs /

noun

1. a technical name for slash

2. a gold coin of the Byzantine empire

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solidus Scientific  

/ sŏl′ĭ-dəs /

plural

solidi

1. The maximum temperature at which all components of a mixture (such as an alloy) can be in a solid state. Above the solidus some or all of the mixture will be in a liquid state.

2. See illustration at eutectic Compare liquidus

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Etymology

Origin of solidus¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin solidus ( nummus ) a solid (coin), a gold (coin)

Origin of solidus¹

1900–05; < Latin: solid

Example Sentences

Here is a little graphical palate cleanser: we visualized the life cycle of the parasite Schistocephalus solidus, which requires ingestion by a copepod, a fish and a bird—in that order—to survive and reproduce.

From Scientific American

The parasitic cestode Schistocephalus solidus requires a much larger host—specifically, a three-spined stickleback fish—to grow in and then a bird to breed in.

From Scientific American

In an echo of the ancient Roman system of libra, solidus and denarius, a pound was divided into 12 shillings and 240 silver pennies.

From BBC

But if a Frank shall have robbed a Roman, he shall be sentenced to 35 solidi.

From Project Gutenberg

Another creature that is likely to flourish in warmer waters is the Schistocephalus solidus tapeworm.

From Scientific American