nonviscous

adjective

Definition of nonviscousnext
as in nonadhesive

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  1. nonadhesive
  2. unconsolidated
  3. incoherent
  4. loose
  5. granular
  6. disjointed
  7. separate
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
  • The big reveal that Rey was really the still-not-dead Emperor’s grand-daughter was incoherent and kind of insulting.
    — Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Moreover, whether intentional or the result of incoherent policy, ambiguity can allow both Washington and Tehran to claim wins.
    — Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of incoherent
Adjective
  • The right words could turn a loose idea into something real today.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The five-parter from Tiger King co-director Eric Goode features reptile dealers with a fondness for creepy crawlies and a loose connection to ethical and legal mores.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of loose
Adjective
  • Always water the container well before adding liquid or granular fertilizer to avoid burning the roots.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The public should have greater and more granular visibility into how the technology is being used.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of granular
Adjective
  • Director Joss Whedon has spoken before about behind-the-scenes fights with Marvel, and those creative disagreements are evident in Ultron’s disjointed action scenes and messy tone.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • While easing access, strict eligibility criteria exclude those with conditions like type 2 diabetes or moderate sleep apnea, creating disjointed rules.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of disjointed
Adjective
  • The highlight of mine was the rabbit doppio, a large ravioli stuffed with braised meat and cheese in separate but adjacent cells, and the beef tenderloin was a perfect anchor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • No distributions were ever made by the Children's Trust to any of its beneficiaries, and the beneficial shares of that trust were not divided into separate shares for each of the beneficiaries as was also required by the 2020 amendment.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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