viscosity

noun
UK: /vɪˈskɒs.ə.ti/
US: /vɪˈskɑː.sə.t̬i/

  1. The state of being thick and sticky like honey, preventing or slowing movement.

    1. The viscosity of motor oil changes with temperature.
    2. High viscosity fluids are difficult to pump due to the increased friction involved.

  2. A measurement of how resistant a liquid is to flowing freely; a thick, sticky quality.

    1. Water has low viscosity.
    2. The increased viscosity made it more difficult for the machine to operate efficiently.

Synonyms

consistency fluidity density resistance thickness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "viscosity" in English means: The state of being thick and sticky like honey, preventing or slowing movement., A measurement of how resistant a liquid is to flowing freely; a thick, sticky quality..

The phonetic transcription of "viscosity" is /vɪˈskɒs.ə.ti/ in British English and /vɪˈskɑː.sə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "viscosity": consistency, fluidity, density, resistance, thickness.

Example usage of "viscosity": "The viscosity of motor oil changes with temperature.". More examples on the page.