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 grades most affected are light-viscosity synthetic oils, including 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20.
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Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Admixtures and viscosity agents were tuned so that successive layers could bear weight immediately.
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Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Brembo says the discs have been designed for rapid heat dissipation, while the mineral oil's viscosity remains stable across a wide range of temperatures.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
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
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Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Admixtures and viscosity agents were tuned so that successive layers could bear weight immediately.
—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Brembo says the discs have been designed for rapid heat dissipation, while the mineral oil's viscosity remains stable across a wide range of temperatures.
—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
The high-viscosity gel ensures that active ingredients work primarily on the surface, preserving the core of the fiber.
—
Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for viscosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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Chia seeds absorb liquid and create a gel-like consistency when soaked.
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More consistency next season and beyond will add more certainty to reaching his star potential.
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The difference in display thickness could be a clue that one of the two devices has a less visible crease than the other.
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The beef banter just as easily boils down to recipes and preferences in style and thickness of cuts.
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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