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Viscousness - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Viscousness refers to the thickness or resistance to flow of a liquid. High viscousness means a fluid flows slowly, like honey, while low viscousness indicates easy flow, like water.

viscousness

/ˈvɪskəsnəs/ /ˈvɪskəsnəs/

Definition:

The quality of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency.

Synonyms:

thickness, stickiness, glutinousness, viscidity

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

fluidity, thinness

Common Collocations:

high viscousness, measure viscousness, reduce viscousness

Derivatives:

viscous, viscosity, viscously

Usage Tips:

Use "viscousness" to describe liquids like honey or syrup that resist flowing easily.

Common Phrases:

"like molasses in January, " "thick as tar, " "slow as honey"

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "viscosus," meaning sticky, from "viscum" (birdlime).

Examples:

  • 1. The viscousness of the glue made it hard to spread.
  • 2. Honey’s viscousness makes it drip slowly from the spoon.
  • 3. The oil’s viscousness affects how well it lubricates the engine.
  • 4. Scientists measure the viscousness of liquids to understand their flow properties.

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