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/
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
The viscous honey slowly drips from the wooden spoon in golden strands.
Scientists discuss the viscous mixture!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'viscosus' meaning sticky or glutinous, derived from 'viscum' meaning birdlime or mistletoe (a sticky substance used to trap birds).
Breakdown
visc- (sticky substance) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning having the quality of) = viscous
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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