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 female stigmas and the male pollen of seagrasses use the flow and viscosity of water to their advantage.
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David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Not too sweet with a nice viscosity, this syrup was well-liked by our editors.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
One of Op de Beeck’s current favorites, from India, involves switching from mineral to synthetic lubricants to curb energy losses through reduced friction, higher temperature stability and consistent viscosity maintenance.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Mild temperatures ensure the oil maintains the proper viscosity, so spray applications are even and thorough.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
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David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Not too sweet with a nice viscosity, this syrup was well-liked by our editors.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
One of Op de Beeck’s current favorites, from India, involves switching from mineral to synthetic lubricants to curb energy losses through reduced friction, higher temperature stability and consistent viscosity maintenance.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Mild temperatures ensure the oil maintains the proper viscosity, so spray applications are even and thorough.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
Noun
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What does matter when making stripes is consistency in direction.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Jumping from one idea to another, from one flavor of the month to the next, there seems to be no clarity, consistency or essential golden thread to Harry and Meghan’s work, although Meghan, known as the 24-carat master rebrander, is continuously rebranding herself.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 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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That’s a third of the thickness of the stones used in Color Blossom’s jewelry designs.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness, giving the juices time to redistribute before cutting in.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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