What does the cryptic crossword clue "Substantial figure taking temperature is showing no emotion (6)" mean?

The definition is "emotion". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). T (synonym="=temperature") in SOLID (synonym="=substantial figure, in geometry") = STOLID; definition: "showing no emotion" The answer is STOLID.

Substantial figure taking temperature is showing no emotion (6)

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