viscosity

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(vis″kos′ĭt-ē )

[L. viscosus]

1. The state of being sticky or gummy.
2. The resistance of a fluid to movement when forces are applied to it.

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(vis″kos′ĭt-ē )

[L. viscosus]

1. The state of being sticky or gummy.
2. The resistance of a fluid to movement when forces are applied to it.

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