viscidity

Definition of visciditynext
as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing a method for determining the viscidity of the substance

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Noun
  • The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.
    Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
  • These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The high-viscosity gel ensures that active ingredients work primarily on the surface, preserving the core of the fiber.
    SJ Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Cold temperatures increase viscosity and slow down ion mobility, reducing charge transfer efficiency.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Viscidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscidity. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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