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Viscosity
see synonyms of viscosityNoun
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Viscosity
see synonyms of viscositynoun plural -ties
1.
the state or property of being viscous
2. physics
a.
the extent to which a fluid resists a tendency to flow
b. Also called: absolute viscosity
a measure of this resistance, equal to the tangential stress on a liquid undergoing streamline flow divided by its velocity gradient. It is measured in newton seconds per metre squared
. Symbol: η See also kinematic viscosity, specific viscosityCollins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
Viscosity
see synonyms of viscosity nounWord forms: plural visˈcosities
1.
the state or quality of being viscous
2.
a. Physics
the internal friction of a fluid which makes it resist flowing past a solid surface or other layers of the fluid: symbol, η
see also poise2b.
a measure of this; specif., a number indicating the ability of a motor oil to maintain its viscosity with seasonal changes of temperature
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Viscosity
see synonyms of viscosityn. pl. vis·cos·i·ties
1. The condition or property of being viscous.
2. Physics Coefficient of viscosity.
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