viscosity

IPA: vɪskˈɑsʌti

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

Examples of "viscosity" in Sentences

Newton said that viscosity is a function of temperature.
Synlube is far too light in viscosity, and no longer in production.
So, if you heat honey, the viscosity is less than that of cold honey.
The better ones are brown, like a red wine in viscosity, slightly sweet, very tart, with a long aftertaste.
Customer fuel economy benefit: Fewer parasitic losses due to reduced fluid viscosity translates to less internal drag on the system and increases fuel economy.
- Customer fuel economy benefit: Fewer parasitic losses due to reduced fluid viscosity translates to less internal drag on the system and increases fuel economy.
A molasses-like liquid, although not as viscous as the real thing, can be made by slowly boiling 6-8 or so piloncillos in a liter or so of water, until they dissolve and the desired viscosity is achieved.