viscosity

viscosità

Consistenza densa di un liquido che lo fa scorrere lentamente.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: thickness

Espressioni comuni: high viscosity, low viscosity, viscosity of oil

viscosità

Valore che misura quanto un liquido o un gas resiste allo scorrimento.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Espressioni comuni: dynamic viscosity, kinematic viscosity, viscosity measurement

viscosità sociale

Tendenza a prolungare molto le conversazioni o gli incontri con altre persone.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Espressioni comuni: social viscosity, interpersonal viscosity