Semisolid is a term used to describe substances that possess a consistency lying between liquids and solids. For instance, creams, ointments, and gels are semisolid substances. However, synonymous terms exist that one may use interchangeably with semisolid. These synonyms include partially solid, mushy, pasty, gelatinous, viscous, and doughy. These words describe the same state of matter and are commonly used in different contexts. For instance, doughy is commonly used to describe bread and other foods that assume a partially solid form. In contrast, viscous is commonly used in scientific contexts to describe the behavior of fluids with high internal friction.