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
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.
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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
For instance, the Euler equations assume that fluids flow with no internal friction, or viscosity.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
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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
For instance, the Euler equations assume that fluids flow with no internal friction, or viscosity.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for viscosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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Strong partnerships today come from clarity, consistency, and mutual respect.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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From their consistency in reaching the postseason, to spending money to build a team, to treating players and their families as good or better than anyone.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 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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The exact timing depends on the shape, thickness, and whether the pasta contains a filling.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to hang an oversized mirror above the sink—just make sure to consider the thickness of the frame, so as to not take up unnecessary visual weight.—
Fiona Bornhöft,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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