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
By lowering viscosity, complex therapies can be reformatted into thin, painless injections.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
The grades most affected are light-viscosity synthetic oils, including 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20.
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Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
One option for the industry to proactively manage demand, according to Glenn, is that automakers will temporarily authorize the use of slightly higher viscosity motor oil that require much less Group III base oil.
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Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
19 May 2026
Admixtures and viscosity agents were tuned so that successive layers could bear weight immediately.
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Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for viscosity
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
The grades most affected are light-viscosity synthetic oils, including 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20.
—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
One option for the industry to proactively manage demand, according to Glenn, is that automakers will temporarily authorize the use of slightly higher viscosity motor oil that require much less Group III base oil.
—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
19 May 2026
Admixtures and viscosity agents were tuned so that successive layers could bear weight immediately.
—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for viscosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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There was nothing really else at stake other than consistency and pride.
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None of it requires much beyond consistency, and the payoff extends well past better hearing in a noisy room.
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Cook for 30–40 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, the internal temperature reaches approximately 140°F and the edges are lightly caramelized and smoky.
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Mashing a quarter of the potatoes adds creaminess and thickness to the salad without lots of mayo.
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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