viscidity

Definition of visciditynext
as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing a method for determining the viscidity of the substance

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Noun
  • There’s a lack of separation consistency on intermediate routes against man coverage, but the boundary/red-zone role is obvious — 14 of Boston’s 20 TD receptions came in the red zone.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • This ensures that every location feels distinct while still maintaining consistency in the types of categories and styles customers can expect to find.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Cold temperatures increase viscosity and slow down ion mobility, reducing charge transfer efficiency.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The exact figure, of course, depends on the liquid’s viscosity (thickness).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Viscidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscidity. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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