viscosity

Meanings

• noun

  The property of a fluid that determines its internal friction and resistance to flow. It is measured in poise or centipoise.

  - "The honey has a high viscosity, making it difficult to pour."
  - "Water has a much lower viscosity than honey."

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Antonyms

fluidity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with viscosity
mosquito , hypocrisy , apology

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Variants

List of all variants of viscosity that leads to same result
coefficient of viscosity , viscosities , viscosity , viscosity index , viscosity indexes

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'viscosus' meaning thick or sticky.

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Trivia

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1. The viscosity of water at 4°C is the same as that of water at 20°C.

2. The viscosity of a fluid decreases as its temperature increases.

3. Honey is the most viscous natural substance commonly used by humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Newtonian fluid: A fluid in which the viscosity is constant, regardless of the applied shear stress.

2. Non-Newtonian fluid: A fluid in which the viscosity varies with the applied shear stress.

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Culture

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Viscosity is an important concept in various fields such as physics, engineering, and chemistry. It plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of fluids and their interactions with surfaces.

How to Memorize "viscosity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, syrupy substance like honey or molasses. This is what we mean when we talk about viscosity.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'thick' or 'sticky' when you encounter the word 'viscosity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - V-is-for-Viscosity, V-ery-Important-in-Science-and-Engineering

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