superfluid
/ˌsupərˈfluɪd/
noun
- A liquid that flows without any friction or viscosity, usually at very low temperatures.
- Scientists study superfluids to learn more about quantum mechanics.
- Liquid helium becomes a superfluid at temperatures near absolute zero.
- A superfluid can climb up the walls of its container because it has no friction.
adjective
- Relating to or having the properties of a superfluid.
- The superfluid state of matter is fascinating to physicists.
- The experiment required superfluid helium to cool the equipment.
- They observed superfluid behavior in the laboratory for the first time.