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viscosity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of viscosity

the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing

  • conducted an experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil
Synonyms of viscosity

consistence, consistency, density, thickness, viscidity
Words Related to viscosity

compactness, firmness, solidity

ropiness, stickiness

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