NONVISCOUS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

nonviscous

adjective

Definition of nonviscous

as in nonadhesive

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Adjective

Covering it in nonadhesive gauze and then wrapping the injury in an ace bandage can ensure the wound stays clean, Dittmore said.

— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2023
Buy plain, white, nonadhesive shelf paper, several small, round sponges and poster paint.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2021

Definition of nonadhesive

Adjective

That loose, unconsolidated snow is more likely to slide, making avalanches potentially larger during big storms.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
This combination of an unstable base below a thick layer of unconsolidated fresh snow is one of the most dangerous causes of snow avalanches in the mountains, Swain says.

— Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026

Definition of unconsolidated

Adjective

England have a great coach and positive momentum after their knockout victories over DR Congo and Mexico, but in both matches, their front press looked incoherent and inconsistent.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Their complaints have been mostly incoherent and illogical, with UEFA's statement in particular being laughably inaccurate.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of incoherent

Adjective

This month, researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University published a granular investigation of California viticulture in a changing climate.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
As with containers, apply a granular fertilizer once or twice per summer, or a liquid product with watering at the frequency recommended on the label.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Definition of granular

Adjective

Rapid organic and acquisition-driven growth had expanded its workforce while leaving the business with disconnected systems and a disjointed employee experience.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The challenge is finding the pieces that add character without making the room feel cluttered or disjointed.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of disjointed

Adjective

The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
On Wednesday, two firefighters died on the island, while a third firefighter died battling a separate blaze on the Greek mainland.

— Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 31 July 2026

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