noun
- plural of viscosity; the degrees of thickness or resistance to flow of fluids
Usage: physics; chemistry
Examples
- The lab measured the viscosities of different motor oils at various temperatures.
- Honey and water have very different viscosities.
- Engineers must consider the viscosities of materials when designing pumps.
- The viscosities of these paints affect how smoothly they spread.
- Temperature changes can dramatically alter the viscosities of liquids.
- Scientists compared the viscosities of several polymer solutions.