Viscous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɪs.kəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Viscous is an adjective meaning Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid (that is, a high viscosity).
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid (that is, a high viscosity).
More Meanings
- (physics) Of or pertaining to viscosity.
Example Sentences
viscous coefficient
[…] The flesh [of the mistletoe berry] is sticky, and forms strings and ribbons between my thumb and forefinger. For the mistletoe, this viscous goop – and by the way, viscous comes to English from viscum – is crucial. The stickiness means that, after eating the berries, birds often regurgitate the seeds and then wipe their bills on twigs – leading to the seeds' getting glued to the tree, where they can germinate and begin the cycle anew.
Synonyms for viscous
Depending on context, synonyms include lentous, glutinous, gooey, slabby, stiff, syrupy.
Antonyms for viscous
Common opposites include runny, fluid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include viscid, glutinous, gluey, mucilaginous, adhesive, pasty.
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