viscosity
nounUK /vɪˈskɒsəti/
US /vɪˈskɑːsəti/
Viscosity is how thick or runny a liquid is.
Honey has a high viscosity, so it pours very slowly.
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2. The resistance of a fluid to flowing, measured scientifically.
Engineers tested the viscosity of the oil at different temperatures.
3. A thick, sticky quality in a substance.
The viscosity of the syrup made it cling to the spoon.
4. In physics, the internal friction between layers of a moving fluid.
Viscosity causes the water near the riverbank to move more slowly.