VISCOSITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VISCOSITY?

Need another word that means the same as “viscosity”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “viscosity” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Viscosity” are: viscousness, thickness, density, firmness, solidity, cohesion, heaviness, degree of thickness, degree of density

Viscosity as a Noun

Definitions of "Viscosity" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “viscosity” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow.
• The state of being thick, sticky, and semi-fluid in consistency, due to internal friction.
• A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.

Synonyms of "Viscosity" as a noun (9 Words)

cohesion	The sticking together of particles of the same substance. The work at present lacks cohesion.
degree of density	The seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime.
degree of thickness	The highest power of a term or variable.
density	The degree of compactness of a substance. A density of 10 000 per square mile.
firmness	Resolute determination and strength of character. I felt the firmness of his upper arm.
heaviness	Unwelcome burdensome difficulty. The heaviness of a hop aroma.
solidity	The quality or state of being firm or strong in structure. The sheer strength and solidity of Romanesque architecture.
thickness	The distance through an object, as distinct from width or height. He gave his eyes time to adjust to the thickness of the fog.
viscousness	Resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow.

Usage Examples of "Viscosity" as a noun

• Cooling the fluid raises its viscosity.
• Silicone oils can be obtained with different viscosities.

Associations of "Viscosity" (30 Words)

adhesion	Faithful support for a cause or political party or religion. The sole unit provides good adhesion for walking on all surfaces.
adhesive	Tending to adhere. An adhesive label.
alertness	The process of paying close and continuous attention. Walsall were indebted to the bravery and alertness of their goalkeeper.
endurance	The power to withstand hardship or stress. The annual 24 hour endurance race.
epoxy	Glue with epoxy. Epoxy the shards.
fluid	Characteristic of a fluid capable of flowing and easily changing shape. The fluid political situation of the 1930s.
forbear	Refrain from doing. She could not forbear weeping.
glue	Join or attach with or as if with glue. What is the glue that holds companies together.
glutinous	Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. Glutinous mud.
gum	Cover fill fix or smear with or as if with gum. These trees gum in the Spring.
indomitable	Impossible to subdue. A woman of indomitable spirit.
lubricant	A substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery. Squirt in a lubricant on a regular basis.
melt	A sandwich hamburger or other dish containing or topped with melted cheese. Melt butter.
mucous	Of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus. Mucous glands of the intestine.
obstinacy	The quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness. His reputation for obstinacy.
obstinate	Persist stubbornly. Her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio.
patience	The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. You can find bargains if you have the patience to sift through the rubbish.
perseverance	Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Medicine is a field which requires dedication and perseverance.
persistence	The property of a continuous and connected period of time. Cardiff s persistence was rewarded with a try.
pertinacity	Persistent determination.
pitchy	Of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal.
slimy	Morally reprehensible. A slimy little liar.
slippery	(of a surface or object) difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy. The word intended is a decidedly slippery one.
sticky	Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. Felt sticky and chilly at the same time.
tacky	Tastelessly showy. The paint was still tacky.
tape	Seal or mark off an area or thing with tape. The several recordings were combined on a master tape.
tenacity	The quality or fact of being very determined; determination. The tenacity of certain myths within the historical record.
vigilance	The process of paying close and continuous attention. Security duties that demand long hours of vigilance.
viscid	Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. The viscid mucus lining of the intestine.
viscous	Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. Viscous lava.