viscid

adjective

ˈvi-səd How to pronounce viscid (audio)
Definition of viscidnext
1
as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow honey that turned even more viscid in the cold

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2
as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact viscid tree resin

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Recent Examples of viscid What didn’t end up in a New Orleanian’s blood ended up filling every pothole in the Quarter—a bubbly black tarn of viscid vice. — Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 The milk white wrapper engulfs the filling in a viscid, slime-like dough that’s magnificently stretchy and fun to eat. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscid
  1. thick
  2. adhesive
  3. viscous
  4. sticky
Adjective
  • The toughest part involved fishing some stiff, thick wire through a space between the coolant tank and a metal bracket (which the manual warned about).
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Many communities are losing their water sources from glacier melt, while others are seeing local streams discolored and turned toxic by recently exposed rocks full of heavy metals and which were once covered by thick sheets of ice.
    — Simeon Tegel, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of thick
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  • Hydrogel or adhesive patches create a sealing effect, allowing actives to more effectively while also preventing moisture loss.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The new electrically released adhesive makes removing the battery easier because it can be done with a jolt of electricity rather than fumbling with sticky strips, which can snap before the battery is released.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of adhesive
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  • Ship emissions and lightning With engines that are often three stories tall and burn viscous fuel oil, ships traveling into and out of ports emit copious quantities of soot and sulfur particles.
    — Chris Wright, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The palate is viscous slightly beyond its proof, and those dark fruits carry over well, rich in fig, plum pudding, and mulberry; t’s like a vanilla tart topped with fresh berries underneath a sugary glaze.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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  • Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Inflation could prove sticky while prices might pick up again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler warned, signaling that the U.S. central bank should keep interest rates steady for the time.
    — Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Inflation has proven sticky in recent months and consumers are starting to pull back on spending, which, if sustained, may lead businesses to rethink their hiring plans.
    — Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Viscid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscid. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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