CEFR C1

viscosity

noun

Meaning

The state of being thick, sticky, and resistant to flow.

Examples

The viscosity of the oil changes with temperature.
Researchers are studying the viscosity of blood to understand certain diseases.

Synonyms: thickness, density, gummy, viscousness

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viscosity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /vɪˈskɒsəti/

Definition

The state of being thick, sticky, and resistant to flow.

Examples

The viscosity of the oil changes with temperature.
Researchers are studying the viscosity of blood to understand certain diseases.
The high viscosity of the polymer made it difficult to pump.

How to Use viscosity

viscosity of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what substance or condition the viscosity relates to. — "The viscosity of honey is much greater than that of water."

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