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 Tequila is smooth and creamy on the palate with a noticeable mouth weight and viscosity.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The thickness of the slab and the viscosity (or gumminess) of this region of the mantle, Wang says, could explain the slow sinking speed.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
For dishes that are lightly soiled and don't contain food with a high viscosity, Vuong recommends soaking the dishes for 5-10 minutes in hot, soapy water.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
The viscosity lathers well without being overly foamy, and the essential oils provide antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying benefits.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The thickness of the slab and the viscosity (or gumminess) of this region of the mantle, Wang says, could explain the slow sinking speed.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
For dishes that are lightly soiled and don't contain food with a high viscosity, Vuong recommends soaking the dishes for 5-10 minutes in hot, soapy water.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
The viscosity lathers well without being overly foamy, and the essential oils provide antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying benefits.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for viscosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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Step 1: Make A Paste Create a paste the consistency of toothpaste using equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The brand integrates writing culture and philosophy into every product category, from leather goods to timepieces and smart wearables, achieving cross-category consistency and timeless continuity of its classic designs.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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Despite being a whopping 282,000 kilometers across, the rings measure only a few meters in thickness at certain points.Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each bank reportedly owned a particular colorway or fabric, while the thickness and spacing of the stripes themselves delineated a person’s rank within the company.Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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