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viscosity

Pronunciation: /vɪsˈkɑsɪti/

The English word “viscosity” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The state of being viscous.
  2. A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.
  3. A tendency to prolong interpersonal encounters.

Etymology

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

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