Category:Definitions/States of Matter
This category contains definitions related to States of Matter.
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Matter can be in one of the following states:
Solid
A body is solid if and only if it retains its volume and has a well-definable shape without the need for a container.
The word can be used either as a noun or an adjective.
Liquid
A body is liquid if and only if it retains its volume, but in order to maintain a specific shape it needs a container.
The word can be used either as a noun or an adjective.
Gas
A body is gas if and only if it can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid, or in a bubble of liquid, or held together by gravitational pull.
Plasma
A body is plasma if and only if it consists of partially ionized gas and electrons.
Subcategories
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Pages in category "Definitions/States of Matter"
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