Definitions for: Viscosity


[n] resistance of a liquid to sheer forces (and hence to flow)



Webster (1913) Definition: Vis*cos"i*ty, n. [Cf. F. viscosit['e], LL.
viscositas.]
1. The quality or state of being viscous.

2. (Physics) A quality analogous to that of a viscous fluid,
supposed to be caused by internal friction, especially in
the case of gases.

Synonyms: viscousness

See Also: body, cohesiveness, consistence, consistency, gelatinousness, glueyness, gluiness, glutinosity, glutinousness, gumminess, ropiness, sliminess, stickiness, viscidity, viscidness

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