viscosity

The thickness of a liquid that makes it flow slowly.

• Honey has high viscosity.
• Heating the syrup reduces its viscosity.
• The paint’s viscosity makes it difficult to spread.

Similar words: thickness

Common phrases: high viscosity, low viscosity, viscosity of oil

A measured value showing how strongly a liquid or gas resists flowing.

• We measured the fluid’s viscosity.
• The report gives viscosity in standard units.
• Gas viscosity changes as the temperature rises.

Common phrases: dynamic viscosity, kinematic viscosity, viscosity measurement

A tendency to keep conversations or meetings with other people going for a long time.

• His social viscosity made goodbyes difficult.
• The study linked viscosity with unusually long conversations.
• Her interpersonal viscosity kept guests talking at the door.

Common phrases: social viscosity, interpersonal viscosity