Viscidity (Noun)
Meaning
The property of being cohesive and sticky.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Honey's viscidity makes it difficult to pour quickly from a jar.
- The adhesive tape was coated with a layer of substance that increased its viscidity.
- Fudge's viscidity as it cools makes it perfect for forming into shapes.
- The viscidity of cement is what keeps it from crumbling apart when it hardens.
- Tar has high viscidity, which helps it stick to the surface it's applied to.