viscosity — the state of being thick, sticky, and semi-fluid in consistency, due to internal friction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being thick, sticky, and semi-fluid in consistency, due to internal friction
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɪsˈkɑsəti/
Example Sentences
- The scientist measured the viscosity of ketchup to understand why it takes forever to come out of the bottle.
- Motor oil's viscosity changes with temperature, becoming thinner when hot.
- The chef complained that the sauce had the viscosity of concrete after adding too much flour.
viscosity
NOUN[/vɪsˈkɑsəti/]
the state of being thick, sticky, and semi-fluid in consistency, due to internal friction
The honey's viscosity makes it drip slowly from the wooden spoon.
Through viscosity's grip, unleash velocity and ferocity!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'viscosus' meaning sticky or glutinous, derived from 'viscum' meaning birdlime or sticky substance. The suffix '-ity' was added to form the noun indicating a state or quality.
Breakdown
visc- (sticky, from Latin viscum) + -ose (full of, adjective-forming suffix) + -ity (state or quality noun suffix) = viscosity
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📝Examples
“The scientist measured the viscosity of ketchup to understand why it takes forever to come out of the bottle.”
“Motor oil's viscosity changes with temperature, becoming thinner when hot.”
“The chef complained that the sauce had the viscosity of concrete after adding too much flour.”
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