Definition of VISCOSITY

viscosity

Meanings

Plural: viscosities

Noun

  • resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow)
  • The state of being viscous.
  • A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.
  • A tendency to prolong interpersonal encounters.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

viscousness

Scrabble Score: 17

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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