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solid form, solid state
A substance in solid form, as opposed to liquid or gas. Often used as a modifier (固形の) to describe products or substances that come in solid form. Common in product descriptions, science, and everyday contexts.
固形せっけんを使う。
To use bar soap.
この薬は固形タイプと液体タイプがある。
This medicine comes in solid and liquid types.
固形燃料はキャンプで火を起こすのに便利だ。
Solid fuel is convenient for starting a fire when camping.
USAGE:
固形 is most commonly used as a modifier before nouns. It appears in everyday product names and descriptions as well as scientific contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 固形せっけん: bar soap (solid soap)
- 固形燃料: solid fuel
- 固形物: solid matter
- 固形タイプ: solid type
- 固形食品: solid food