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viscosity

[vɪˈskɒsɪti]

viscosity Definition

the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction.

Using viscosity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "viscosity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The viscosity of honey makes it difficult to pour.

  • Example

    The viscosity of the oil affects the engine's performance.

  • Example

    The viscosity of the glue made it hard to spread.

viscosity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for viscosity

Phrases with viscosity

  • a state of being very thick and sticky

    Example

    The high viscosity of the syrup made it difficult to pour.

  • a state of being thin and runny

    Example

    The low viscosity of the water allowed it to flow easily.

  • a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow under an applied force

    Example

    Dynamic viscosity is measured in units of pascal-seconds (Pa·s).

Origins of viscosity

from Latin 'viscosus', meaning 'sticky'

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Summary: viscosity in Brief

The term 'viscosity' [vɪˈskɒsɪti] refers to the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid due to internal friction. It is often used to describe liquids like honey or oil, which have a high viscosity, making them difficult to pour. Viscosity can be measured by dynamic viscosity, which is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow under an applied force.