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viscous
[vis-kuhs]
adjective
of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive.
having the property of viscosity.
viscous
/ ˈɪə /
adjective
(of liquids) thick and sticky; viscid
having or involving viscosity
viscous
Having relatively high resistance to flow (high viscosity).
Other Word Forms
- viscously adverb
- viscousness noun
- hyperviscous adjective
- pseudoviscous adjective
- ˈdzܲ adverb
- ˈdzܲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of viscous1
Example Sentences
“Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Hood, Crater Lake — those kind of volcanoes have a lot more gas and are more explosive in general. The magma is more viscous,” Chadwick said.
The energy is serene, but viscous, especially when you focus on the allegations.
“It is the consistency of, say, honey. It is very, very viscous,” says Dr Burke.
To prevent damage from acid and microbes, conservators usually remove water from these artifacts by freeze-drying or using a process that replaces the water with highly pressurized carbon dioxide or a viscous polymer.
You'll still have a viscous cranberry liquid without the need for as much sugar, since cooking concentrates some of the bitter compounds, making them more pronounced in your dish.
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