Thesaurus results for VISCOSITY

viscosity

noun

vi-ˈskä-sə-tē

Definition of viscosity

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 equations must produce their own breakdown despite viscosity, which normally smooths violent changes in fluid motion. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026 The Navier-Stokes equations account for the fact that fluids can have viscosity, or friction. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 That said, the Green Disc+ can also be used with third-party low- to medium-viscosity lubes. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 The concentrate has a syrupy viscosity and more intense flavor. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for viscosity

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Over time, that consistency becomes trust—and trust is what sustains long-term client relationships.

— Steven Boydstun, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Improving consistency and measuring demand are among the remaining steps.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of consistency

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

Definition of consistence

Noun

MILKist introduced the original recipe, but the women helped test thicknesses, drying methods, natural-color applications and other changes based on how each sheet would be used.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Try to remove about half the thickness of the previous grout.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of thickness

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