viscidity

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
  • Composed of 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen’s classic percale duvet set has a cool and breathable consistency that works year-round.
    Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
  • Add the dill, sour cream and buttermilk as needed to obtain a good consistency (dressing should not be too thick).
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.
    Tom Rende, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Its viscosity also helps visibly smooth ridges, splits, and discoloration.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 28 May 2025
  • Robinson emphasizes that peptide lip products are typically lower in viscosity compared to traditional balms, which have a thicker consistency.
    Jessica Fields, Essence, 7 May 2025
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“Viscidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscidity. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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