viscous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a high degree of internal resistance to flow; thick and sticky.

  - "The honey is viscous and sticks to the spoon."
  - "The tar is a viscous substance that can be used to seal cracks in roads."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɪs.kəs/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈvɪs.kəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

inviscid

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Synonyms

syrupy , thickflowing , viscid , viscose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with viscous
mucous , pious , spousal , drous , rous

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Variants

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viscous , viscously , viscousness , viscousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'viscosus', meaning thick or sticky.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'viscous' comes from the Latin word 'viscosus', which means thick or sticky.

2. Viscous liquids are often used in the food industry to add texture and thickness to food products.

3. The thickest substance on Earth is believed to be a viscous, tar-like substance called bitumen, which is found in the La Brea Tar Pits in California.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thixotropy: A property exhibited by certain viscous materials that exhibit a decrease in viscosity when agitated or sheared, and then return to their original viscosity when left undisturbed.

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Culture

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Viscous is a common descriptor used in various fields such as food, science, and engineering. In food industry, viscous ingredients like honey, maple syrup, and corn syrup are used to add thickness and texture to food products. In science and engineering, viscous fluids are those that resist flow and have a high internal friction.

How to Memorize "viscous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, sticky substance like honey or molasses. Visualize how it resists flow and clings to surfaces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'viscous' with thick, sticky substances like honey, maple syrup, or tar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Very Intelligent Stickiness Causes Overflow Underneath' to remember the meaning of viscous.

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