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
Typically, a low-viscosity mix of glycol and water, a Type I fluid melts and washes away the ice.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Not too sweet with a nice viscosity, this syrup was well-liked by our editors.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The low viscosity of the slush still allows the moon to bulge and compress in response to Saturn’s tides, and to remove the heat that would otherwise melt the ice and form an ocean.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Spicin’s Quality Control Chef Cianna Means monitors each batch’s viscosity, as well as sugar, salt and water levels to make sure microbes are held at bay.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Nov. 2025
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Not too sweet with a nice viscosity, this syrup was well-liked by our editors.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The low viscosity of the slush still allows the moon to bulge and compress in response to Saturn’s tides, and to remove the heat that would otherwise melt the ice and form an ocean.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Spicin’s Quality Control Chef Cianna Means monitors each batch’s viscosity, as well as sugar, salt and water levels to make sure microbes are held at bay.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
Noun
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In particular, wild blueberries contain soluble fiber, a type of fiber that forms a gel-like consistency in water, which can help aid in digestion.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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As a result, finding a reputable silver dealer can be difficult, and typically requires consistency, transparency and proof of credibility.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 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
Noun
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Great for the upper and middle back, helping to build thickness and definition.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
15 Feb. 2026
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Healthy roots will appear moist and will taper in thickness closer to the tip.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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