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why amorphous solids are also called pseudo solid or super cooled liquid
Amorphous solids soften over a range of temperature and can be moulded and blown into various shapes. On heating they become crystalline at some temperature.Like liquids, amorphous solids have a tendency to flow, though very slowly. Therefore, sometimes these are called pseudo solids or super cooled liquids.
Example: Glass panes fixed to windows or doors of old buildings are invariably found to be slightly thicker at the bottom than at the top. This is because the glass flows down very slowly and makes the bottom portion slightly thicker.


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