as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
conducted an experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil
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Recent Examples of viscosity
Not too sweet with a nice viscosity, this syrup was well-liked by our editors.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
One of Op de Beeck’s current favorites, from India, involves switching from mineral to synthetic lubricants to curb energy losses through reduced friction, higher temperature stability and consistent viscosity maintenance.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Mild temperatures ensure the oil maintains the proper viscosity, so spray applications are even and thorough.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
The Stranger Things set designers crew spent months testing for color and viscosity.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
One of Op de Beeck’s current favorites, from India, involves switching from mineral to synthetic lubricants to curb energy losses through reduced friction, higher temperature stability and consistent viscosity maintenance.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Mild temperatures ensure the oil maintains the proper viscosity, so spray applications are even and thorough.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
The Stranger Things set designers crew spent months testing for color and viscosity.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Hillsides covered in fuel The hills surrounding Concepción, Penco and Lirquén appear deep green from the air, carpeted in trees, and in the thickness of these forests lies an insidious risk.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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MacRumors thinks this could end up reducing the thickness of the iPhone’s display stack while improving brightness and minimizing power use.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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