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
The high-viscosity gel ensures that active ingredients work primarily on the surface, preserving the core of the fiber.
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
The female stigmas and the male pollen of seagrasses use the flow and viscosity of water to their advantage.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Not too sweet with a nice viscosity, this syrup was well-liked by our editors.
—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
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
The female stigmas and the male pollen of seagrasses use the flow and viscosity of water to their advantage.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Not too sweet with a nice viscosity, this syrup was well-liked by our editors.
—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
See All Example Sentences for viscosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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However, this is not a simple process, and millions of dollars’ worth of cargo can be held at a single time by CBP upon detention, disrupting the consistency of product supply and the scale of profitability.—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Production volumes remain limited, costs are still higher than those of traditional batteries, and manufacturers continue working to improve materials, cell design, production consistency, and long-term durability.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 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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If thickness varies greatly, pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Once your hair is fully coated in the product, section it into two parts (or more, depending on your hair's thickness and density).—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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