viscousness (Meaning)
viscousness (n)
resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow)
Synonyms & Antonyms of viscousness
Synonyms:
- semiliquid
- gummy
- gluey
- semifluid
- glutinous
- thickish
- gelatinous
- jellylike
- concentrated
- gooey
- undiluted
- slushy
Antonyms:
viscousness Sentence Examples
- The viscousness of honey makes it difficult to pour at room temperature.
- The high viscousness of oil causes it to flow slowly through pipes.
- The viscousness of lava determines how easily it spreads during volcanic eruptions.
- The viscousness of paint affects its coverage and smoothness.
- The viscousness of blood is crucial for maintaining blood pressure.
- The viscousness of mud makes it difficult to walk through.
- The viscousness of glue determines its adhesive properties.
- The viscousness of syrup prevents it from crystallizing easily.
- The viscousness of certain fluids can be reduced by adding surfactants.
- The viscousness of liquids can be measured using viscometers.
FAQs About the word viscousness
resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow)
thick, syrupy, sticky, ropey,viscid, creamy, ropy, turbid, heavy, thickened
watery, thin, runny, watery, runny, fluid,thin, fluid, weak,liquid
The viscousness of honey makes it difficult to pour at room temperature.
The high viscousness of oil causes it to flow slowly through pipes.
The viscousness of lava determines how easily it spreads during volcanic eruptions.
The viscousness of paint affects its coverage and smoothness.
