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 Definitions of viscous  [ˈvɪs kəs]  

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Definition of 'viscous' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) viscous
of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive.

2.  viscous
having the property of viscosity.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME < LL viscōsus= L visc(um) mistletoe, birdlime (made with mistletoe berries) +-ōsus -ous)

Definition of 'viscous' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) syrupy, viscous
having a relatively high resistance to flow

2. (adj) gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, sticky, viscid, viscous
having the sticky properties of an adhesive


Definition of 'viscous' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) viscous
adhesive or sticky, and having a ropy or glutinous consistency; viscid; glutinous; clammy; tenacious; as, a viscous juice



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