viscosity

English

/vɪsˈkɑsɪti/, /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/

noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French viscosité derived from Old French viscosité derived from Latin viscositas suffix from English viscous.

Origin

English

viscous

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Cognates and derived terms

elasticoviscous English
elastoviscosity English
elastoviscous English
electroviscous English
gyroviscosity English
gyroviscous English
homeoviscosity English
homeoviscous English
hypermucoviscosity English
hyperviscosity English
hyperviscous English
isoviscous English
macroviscosity English
microviscosity English
mucoviscosity English
mucoviscous English
nonviscous English
semiviscous English
ultraviscous English
viscous English
viscousless English
viscously English
viscousness English
viscositas Latin
viscosité Old French
viscosité Middle French
visqueux Middle French