NONVISCOUS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

nonviscous

adjective

Definition of nonviscous

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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

Diving for loose balls, boxing out, guarding whoever Steve Kerr told him to, and occasionally making a basket.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Tempers flared late in the fourth quarter when Kings center Dylan Cardwell and Nets guard Egor Demin wrestled for a loose ball.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of loose

Adjective

That kind of granular information is important for emergency responders in the field and planners who make decisions about calling for extra help or ordering evacuations.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Sonnenfeld’s diagnosis is the most granular, naming specific institutions and explaining their paralysis one by one.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of granular

Adjective

Instead of promoting their efforts, Republican lawmakers were left scrambling when the president abruptly withdrew his support over a separate political fight.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
In 2026, the agency is again incentivizing participants with cash — there are separate categories for novices and professionals, each with their own prizes.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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