viscosity
noun
1 viscosity
Resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow).
synonym: viscousness.
Roget 352:
semiliquidity;
stickiness
etc.
adj.;
viscidity,
viscosity;
gummosity†,
glutinosity†,
mucosity†;
spissitude†,
crassitude†;
lentor†;
adhesiveness
etc.
(cohesion)
46.
inspissation†,
incrassation†;
thickening.
jelly,
mucilage,
gelatin,
gluten;
carlock†,
fish glue;
ichthyocol†,
ichthycolla†;
isinglass;
mucus,
phlegm,
goo;
pituite†,
lava;
glair†,
starch,
gluten,
albumen,
milk,
cream,
protein†;
treacle;
gum,
size,
glue
(tenacity)
327;
wax,
beeswax.
emulsion,
soup;
squash,
mud,
slush,
slime,
ooze;
moisture
etc.
339;
marsh
etc.
345.
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Dutch: viscositeit
Polish: wiskoza, lepkość
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