viscid

adjective

vis·​cid ˈvi-səd How to pronounce viscid (audio)
1
a
: having an adhesive quality : sticky
b
: having a glutinous consistency : viscous
2
: covered with a sticky layer
viscidity noun
viscidly adverb

Examples of viscid in a Sentence

honey that turned even more viscid in the cold
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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin viscidus, from Latin viscum birdlime — more at viscous

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of viscid was in 1635

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Cite this Entry

“Viscid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viscid. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

viscid

adjective
vis·​cid ˈvis-əd How to pronounce viscid (audio)

Medical Definition

viscid

adjective
vis·​cid ˈvis-əd How to pronounce viscid (audio)
1
: having an adhesive quality
2
: having a glutinous consistency : viscous

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