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
Last year, using clear medium viscosity gel to draw water marks on the nails was popular.
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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
The bourbon is smooth and sweet with a noticeable viscosity and mouth weight on the palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The mixture will have the viscosity of pancake batter.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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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
The bourbon is smooth and sweet with a noticeable viscosity and mouth weight on the palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The mixture will have the viscosity of pancake batter.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for viscosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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The name of the hotel is a reference to the pale pink-sand beach here, which also has the consistency of baby powder.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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The big right-hander has never been able to establish any sort of consistency as a starter and this move feels like it’s been a long time coming.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Dallas could use consistence with its secondary and Brown’s contributions could be make or break.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
18 July 2022
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My advice for other families going through something similar is to wait for three things from your child: Insistence, consistence and persistence.—
Good Housekeeping,
Good Housekeeping,
22 Mar. 2022
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The sites hawk their wares with scientific specificity: microprinting in dots per inch, card thickness in micrometers (polycarbonate stock for that stiff, authentic feel) and various types of laminates.—
Kaja Andric,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Plyometric training increases thickness and volume of knee articular cartilage in mice Cleveland Clinic.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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