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viscous

vis·cous

UK/ˈvɪs.kəs/ US/ˈvɪskʌs/ rare

adjective

1.

having a relatively high resistance to flow

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2.

having the properties of glue

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Origin

First attested in 1605. Borrowed from Middle French visqueux and Late Latin viscōsus, from Latin viscum (“birdlime”). Doublet of viscose.

Phrases

  • viscous damper

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