as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
conducted an experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil
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Recent Examples of viscosity
The viscosity lathers well without being overly foamy, and the essential oils provide antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying benefits.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
This natural component in the body has a host of jobs – from cushioning joints to helping sustain elasticity and viscosity of extracellular substances.
—New Atlas, 31 July 2024
Instead, Jordan suggests opting for a higher viscosity product such as builder gel (BIAB) to resurface the nail plate and enhance your natural nails.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2024
Rather than using the more common simple syrup in the three-ingredient drink, caster sugar, a finely ground sugar, was used instead, which reduced the drinks viscosity and let the base spirit shine.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
This natural component in the body has a host of jobs – from cushioning joints to helping sustain elasticity and viscosity of extracellular substances.
—New Atlas, 31 July 2024
Instead, Jordan suggests opting for a higher viscosity product such as builder gel (BIAB) to resurface the nail plate and enhance your natural nails.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2024
Rather than using the more common simple syrup in the three-ingredient drink, caster sugar, a finely ground sugar, was used instead, which reduced the drinks viscosity and let the base spirit shine.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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Step 1: Make A Paste Create a paste the consistency of toothpaste using equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The brand integrates writing culture and philosophy into every product category, from leather goods to timepieces and smart wearables, achieving cross-category consistency and timeless continuity of its classic designs.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dallas could use consistence with its secondary and Brown’s contributions could be make or break.Dallas News, Dallas News, 18 July 2022
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My advice for other families going through something similar is to wait for three things from your child: Insistence, consistence and persistence.Good Housekeeping, Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2022
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Or consider another possible tweak to standard dimensions that would boost a building’s versatility: modifying its thickness, especially toward the bottom.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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The thickness of the icing will determine its drying time.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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