viscosity

/vɪˈskɑsəti/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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