solide

Definitions of solide
  1. noun
    a three-dimensional shape
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    forme convexe
    a shape that curves or bulges outward
    forme concave
    a shape that curves or bends inward
    cylindre
    a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
    polyèdre
    a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
    cube
    a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
    rouleau
    a cylinder that revolves
    bol
    a concave shape with an open top
    bosse, empreinte, enfoncement
    a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
    ride, strie
    any long raised strip
    pointe, sommet
    a V shape
    bosse, dentelure, enfoncement
    a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
    saillie
    any solid convex shape that juts out from something
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    forme
    the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
  2. noun
    matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
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    plastique
    generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
    verre
    a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
    cristal
    a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
    poudre
    a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
    nourriture fraîche, produit frais
    food that is not preserved by canning or dehydration or freezing or smoking
    plat cuisiné
    any packaged dish or food that can be prepared quickly and easily as by thawing or heating
    chocolat
    a food made from roasted ground cacao beans
    produit cuisiné
    foods (like breads and cakes and pastries) that are cooked in an oven
    chaire, viande
    the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
    pâtes
    shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg
    aliments naturels
    any natural or prepared food popularly believed to promote good health
    aliment pour petit déjeuner
    any food (especially cereal) usually served for breakfast
    primeurs, produits frais
    fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
    noix de coco
    the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries
    poisson
    the flesh of fish used as food
    poisson et fruits de mer
    edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc
    beurre
    an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
    yaourt, yoghourt, yogourt
    a custard-like food made from curdled milk
    fromage
    a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
    bakélite
    a thermosetting plastic used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware and telephone receivers etc.
    pierre gemme, pierre précieuse
    a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
    glace
    glass that diffuses light due to a rough surface produced by abrasion or etching
    verre étamé
    particulate glass made by grinding and used as an abrasive
    verre de sécurité, verre feuilleté
    glass made with plates of plastic or resin or other material between two sheets of glass to prevent shattering
    verre armé
    a glass that contains a layer of wire netting in it
    glace
    water frozen in the solid state
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    matière
    that which has mass and occupies space
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