Félfolyós

Félfolyós is a Hungarian term that translates to "semi-liquid" or "semi-fluid" in English. It describes a state of matter that falls between solid and liquid. Objects or substances in a félfolyós state exhibit characteristics of both. They can flow to some extent, like a liquid, but also retain a definite shape under certain conditions, like a solid. This property often relates to their viscosity, which is higher than that of a typical liquid but lower than that of a solid.

Examples of félfolyós materials can be found in everyday life. Certain types of gels, pastes, and very thick creams can be described as félfolyós. In geology, some soil types or sediments under specific pressures or moisture content might exhibit félfolyós behavior. The term is also used in technical contexts, such as in engineering or food science, to categorize substances based on their physical properties and how they behave under stress or gravity. Understanding this intermediate state is crucial for predicting how materials will move, deform, or be processed.