Viscosity

Pronunciation: /vɪˈskɑsəti/

Definitions of viscosity

noun the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction

Example Sentences

A1 Water has low viscosity, making it easy to pour.

A2 The viscosity of honey is higher than that of water.

B1 Engine oil needs to have a certain viscosity to lubricate the moving parts effectively.

B2 The viscosity of the liquid affects how quickly it flows through a narrow tube.

C1 Scientists use viscometers to measure the viscosity of fluids accurately.

C2 Understanding the concept of viscosity is crucial in the field of fluid dynamics.

Examples of viscosity in a Sentence

formal The viscosity of the liquid is directly related to its resistance to flow.

informal The thicker the liquid, the harder it is to pour - that's viscosity for you.

slang Man, this syrup has such high viscosity, it's like pouring molasses!

figurative The viscosity of bureaucracy can slow down even the simplest of tasks.

Grammatical Forms of viscosity

• plural: viscosities
• comparative: more viscous
• superlative: most viscous
• present tense: viscoses
• future tense: will viscosity
• perfect tense: has viscosity
• continuous tense: is viscosity
• singular: viscosity
• positive degree: viscous
• infinitive: to viscosity
• gerund: viscosifying
• participle: viscosified

Origin and Evolution of viscosity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'viscosity' originated from the Latin word 'viscosus' which means sticky or adhesive.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the thickness or stickiness of a liquid, the term viscosity has evolved to encompass the resistance of a fluid to flow, regardless of its thickness or stickiness.