as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
conducted an experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil
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Recent Examples of viscosity
The porous nature of the barrels allows the salt air to penetrate the barrels, resulting in a salted caramel flavor with much viscosity.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
There may also be other additives to adjust the viscosity and keep pigment particles suspended in the carrier package.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2024
Last year, using clear medium viscosity gel to draw water marks on the nails was popular.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
One of the notions that has come out of the conversations around the topic is that the viscosity of cervical mucus may play a role in one's ability to get pregnant.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
There may also be other additives to adjust the viscosity and keep pigment particles suspended in the carrier package.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2024
Last year, using clear medium viscosity gel to draw water marks on the nails was popular.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
One of the notions that has come out of the conversations around the topic is that the viscosity of cervical mucus may play a role in one's ability to get pregnant.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for viscosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
Noun
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This moment demands clarity, consistency and a commitment to the long game.—
Aniela Unguresan,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The consistency is somewhere in between liquid and cream, which is definitely a win in my book.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The high-pressure ridge will build in thickness along the South Bay on Tuesday, and areas near San Jose are expected to top out at 87 degrees.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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This material is often a higher-end plastic that focuses on thickness and rigidity while having a more textured top when compared to ABS.—
Henri Robbins,
WIRED,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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