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viscosity

/vɪsˈkɒs.ɪ.ti/

/vɪsˈkɑː.sə.ti/

viscositynoun

viscosities

Translations

The viscosity of the oil affects the engine's performance.

Вязкость масла влияет на работу двигателя.

Additional translations

Definitions

The state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction.

The viscosity of honey makes it flow slowly compared to water.

A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.

Engine oil is selected based on its viscosity to ensure proper lubrication.

Synonyms

viscosityadjective

more viscosity

Comp.

most viscosity

Super.

/vɪsˈkɒs.ɪ.ti/

/vɪsˈkɑː.sə.ti/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "viscosity index".

Definitions

Relating to or denoting viscosity, especially as a measurement or grade.

The oil's viscosity grade is printed on the container.