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
Brembo says the discs have been designed for rapid heat dissipation, while the mineral oil's viscosity remains stable across a wide range of temperatures.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
The high-viscosity gel ensures that active ingredients work primarily on the surface, preserving the core of the fiber.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
The female stigmas and the male pollen of seagrasses use the flow and viscosity of water to their advantage.
—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
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
The high-viscosity gel ensures that active ingredients work primarily on the surface, preserving the core of the fiber.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
The female stigmas and the male pollen of seagrasses use the flow and viscosity of water to their advantage.
—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
See All Example Sentences for viscosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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The greats are often defined by their consistency — and their durability — although both the 37-year-old Durant and 41-year-old James have dealt with a variety of different setbacks as their respective careers have wound down.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Business leaders hope her government could restore policy consistency, reduce regulatory bottlenecks and revive stalled mining projects.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 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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There wasn't much left to shave off with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, because when unfolded, one panel is as thick as the USB-C port, which acts as the phone's hard stop on thickness.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Because of the length and lack of thickness, my hair often lacks volume and is quickly weighed down shortly after styling.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
18 June 2026
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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