Thesaurus results for VISCOSITY

viscosity

noun

vi-ˈskä-sə-tē

Definition of viscosity

as in consistency

the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing conducted an experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil

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Recent Examples of viscosity The palate does pack an initial punch, with great viscosity and bold interplay between honeyed sweetness and charred orchard fruits. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The viscosity is relatively thicker, which is necessary to keep the pigment from running or becoming patchy. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Greek yogurt, avocado, and frozen banana are options for improved viscosity, but in my opinion, each offers a compromise in flavor (too tangy, too buttery, too banana-y). — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 Soon, this liquid ferments into a tangy beverage with a touch of viscosity, somewhat like Mexico’s pulque. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for viscosity

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Noun

It is often built around recognition, consistency, reputation, and the relationship between producers and consumers.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
After a 7-9-1 record under Brian Schottenheimer kept the Cowboys out of the playoffs for a second consecutive season, the franchise begins 2026 desperately seeking consistency.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.

— Tom Rende, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025

Definition of consistence

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The minimum safe thickness is a threshold that measures a tank’s ability to contain the pressure of the liquid and support the tank’s weight, the report said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Google trimmed down the thickness of the rear-facing camera bar on the standard Pixel 11 by more than 40%.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of thickness

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