👉 A near-fluid is a state of matter that exhibits properties between those of a solid and a liquid, typically characterized by low viscosity and the ability to flow but not completely like a gas. It can be found in substances like honey, syrup, and certain biological fluids such as synovial fluid in joints. Near-fluids have a structured yet flexible arrangement of molecules, allowing them to deform and flow under stress but maintaining some resistance to flow, unlike gases which are highly compressible and liquids which have a fixed shape. This unique behavior makes near-fluids useful in various applications, from industrial processes to biological systems.
