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
Many industrial strategies for stabilizing foams rely on altering the viscosity; this shows those methods are ineffective.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2025
The syrup should be a little thin, but also have some viscosity.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
By allowing droplets to move freely, the study explores how surface tension, viscosity and other forces affect fluid dynamics in microgravity.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 8 July 2025
The fluid has 1/8th the electrical conductivity of air and is roughly the viscosity of cooking oil, Martinez says.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 13 June 2024
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2025
The syrup should be a little thin, but also have some viscosity.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
By allowing droplets to move freely, the study explores how surface tension, viscosity and other forces affect fluid dynamics in microgravity.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 8 July 2025
The fluid has 1/8th the electrical conductivity of air and is roughly the viscosity of cooking oil, Martinez says.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
Noun
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This is a long way from the sort of brilliant offensive consistency of that season, during which the Chiefs put up that many points or more in seven straight games.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing berries against side of pot, until berries have completely broken down and juices have thickened to jamlike consistency (wooden spoon scraped across bottom should leave clear trail that doesn’t fill in), 10 to 12 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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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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While sensitivity to cold can vary by factors like a dog's health, age, size, coat thickness, and more, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) warns no dog should be left outdoors amid below-freezing temperatures (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit).—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Their desirability is based on factors such as their age, patina, length, thickness, and smoothness.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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