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
Vehicles that pass inspection will receive a higher viscosity oil, which also requires a new oil fill cap, an oil filter replacement, and an owner's manual insert.
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Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Vehicles that pass inspections will receive a new oil fill cap, higher viscosity oil, oil filter replacement and an update to their owner's manual, also free of charge.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
When in a supercritical state, water has lower viscosity than liquid water, yet higher than steam, allowing for improved flow dynamics in turbines and heat exchangers.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
Dishes that have food with a high viscosity, like honey or curry, will need to soak for longer, whereas items with lower viscosity foods, such as coffee or soup, can soak for less time.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
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Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Vehicles that pass inspections will receive a new oil fill cap, higher viscosity oil, oil filter replacement and an update to their owner's manual, also free of charge.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
When in a supercritical state, water has lower viscosity than liquid water, yet higher than steam, allowing for improved flow dynamics in turbines and heat exchangers.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
Dishes that have food with a high viscosity, like honey or curry, will need to soak for longer, whereas items with lower viscosity foods, such as coffee or soup, can soak for less time.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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As many fans celebrated Amaya for her consistency, confidence, and authenticity throughout the season, others argued Bryan — who joined the villa during Casa Amor — didn’t contribute equally to the relationship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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For consistency, all of the prices reflect queen size headboards.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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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
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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
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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The new phone is barely more than half the thickness of the original Fold, and around 25% thinner than last year’s model.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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