"physical state" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: physical states [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} physical state (plural physical states)
  1. State of matter; a distinct form in which substances can exist, including solid, liquid, gas, or plasma.
    Sense id: en-physical_state-en-noun-irj5oyzb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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