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solidus Definition

soli·dus (säl′i dəs)

noun pl. sol′i·di′-dī′

  1. a gold coin of the Late Roman Empire
  2. a medieval money of account worth twelve denarii: abbreviated s in £ s.d.
    1. a slant line (/), orig. the old long s (∫), used to separate shillings from pence (Ex.: 7/6)
    2. virgule

Etymology: ME < LL < L solidus (nummus), lit., solid (coin)

solidus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: Mathematical Expressions Use the solidus whenever possible in preference to built-up fractions.

Adjective modifier

  • gold: Three gold solidi of Honorius were among the 1,196 coins uncovered.

Modifies a noun

  • temperature: This is usually supplied thermally, by the solder temperature falling below the solidus temperature.

Noun used with modifier

  • mantle: Temperatures close to an average ( moist ) MORB source mantle solidus characterize the eastern seaboard and its offshore.