viscosity
/vɪˈskɑsəti/
noun
- The state or quality of being thick, sticky, and not flowing easily; a fluid's resistance to flow.
- The viscosity of the sauce made it hard to pour.
- Engine oil loses viscosity when it gets very hot.
- Honey has a higher viscosity than water.
- A measure of a fluid's internal friction, often used in science and engineering.
- Scientists measured the viscosity of the liquid in centipoise units.
- The viscosity of lava determines how fast it flows downhill.
- Changing the temperature affects the viscosity of most liquids.
Synonyms
Antonyms