1. substances that are not in liquid form; materials existing as solids or gases
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The shipping container was designed specifically for nonliquids like powders and granules.
• Airport security has different screening procedures for nonliquids versus liquid items.
• The chemistry lab stored all nonliquids in the dry storage area.
• Nonliquids such as ice and steam are different states of water.
• The recycling facility separates liquids from nonliquids during processing.
• Many nonliquids can be converted to liquid form through heating or pressure.