as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
conducted an experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil
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Recent Examples of viscosity
Dishes that have food with a high viscosity, like honey or curry, will need to soak for longer, whereas items with lower viscosity foods, such as coffee or soup, can soak for less time.
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Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
Their viscosity allows for the cholesterol-lowering and blood-sugar-regulating effects noted above, and their fermentability could support your microbiome, too—though the latter isn’t something manufacturers can make a health claim around yet, Dr. Slavin notes.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Mineral oil, petroleum oil (40 or 50-weight viscosity), and products that combine the two can work.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
The palate presents a sweet, oily viscosity, featuring caramel, butterscotch, and a hint of wood spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
Their viscosity allows for the cholesterol-lowering and blood-sugar-regulating effects noted above, and their fermentability could support your microbiome, too—though the latter isn’t something manufacturers can make a health claim around yet, Dr. Slavin notes.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Mineral oil, petroleum oil (40 or 50-weight viscosity), and products that combine the two can work.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
The palate presents a sweet, oily viscosity, featuring caramel, butterscotch, and a hint of wood spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
Noun
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Character is measured in consistency, and your long-term impact within community is being shaped now.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 May 2025
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The idea is to align your goals with your authentic self and approach them with compassion and consistency.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part the chicken registers 165 degrees, 10 to 14 minutes longer, depending on thickness.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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The formula plays well with all hair textures and thicknesses, adding silkiness without weighing things down (just don't overdo it—a little goes a long way).—
Amanda Mitchell,
Allure,
16 May 2025
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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