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viscosity.

The state of being viscous.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/vɪsˈkɑsɪti/General-American/vɪsˈkɒsɪti/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The state of being viscous.

    uncountable
  2. A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.

    countable
  3. A tendency to prolong interpersonal encounters.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French viscosité, from Old French viscosité, from Medieval Latin viscositas; analysable as viscous + -ity.

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