viscid (**비**시드) — having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; glutinous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; glutinous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪsɪd/
Korean meaning: 끈적끈적한, 점성이 있는
Korean pronunciation: **비**시드
Example Sentences
- The viscid glue made it impossible to separate the papers without tearing them
- My grandmother's viscid porridge was so thick that the spoon could stand upright in it
- The plant's viscid leaves trap insects for nutrition
viscid
ADJECTIVE//ˈvɪsɪd//
having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; glutinous
The chef pours viscid syrup that flows slowly over pancakes
Vis kid stuck in gooey mess - viscid and thick!
Viscid honey meets lucid acid!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'viscidus' meaning sticky or glutinous, derived from 'viscum' which referred to birdlime or a sticky substance.
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📝Examples
“The viscid glue made it impossible to separate the papers without tearing them”
“My grandmother's viscid porridge was so thick that the spoon could stand upright in it”
“The plant's viscid leaves trap insects for nutrition”
“After the cooking disaster, the kitchen counter was covered in viscid chocolate that refused to come off”
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