viscous — having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪskəs/
Korean meaning: 끈적끈적하고 진득한; 점성이 높은
Korean pronunciation: **비**스커스
Example Sentences
- The chef's secret sauce was so viscous that it stuck to the spoon like glue.
- Motor oil becomes less viscous in hot weather.
- The lava flow was so viscous that tourists had time to take selfies while running away.
viscous
ADJECTIVE//ˈvɪskəs//
having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity
Chef pours viscous maple syrup that flows extremely slowly onto pancakes
Scientists discuss the viscous mixture!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'viscosus' meaning sticky or glutinous, derived from 'viscum' meaning birdlime or mistletoe (a sticky substance used to trap birds).
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📝Examples
“The chef's secret sauce was so viscous that it stuck to the spoon like glue.”
“Motor oil becomes less viscous in hot weather.”
“The lava flow was so viscous that tourists had time to take selfies while running away.”
“Blood becomes more viscous when dehydrated.”
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