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Viskosität — meaning in English

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English meaning

viscosity noun How thick a liquid is and how strongly it resists flowing; honey has a high viscosity, water a low one.

Senses

Viskosität is used for these senses in English:

viscosity (uncountable) The state of being viscous.
viscosity (countable, physics) A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.

viscosity — full definition

noun How thick a liquid is and how strongly it resists flowing; honey has a high viscosity, water a low one.
noun In physics, a measurable property of a fluid equal to the ratio of shear stress to the rate of shear, expressed in units such as the pascal second or the poise.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Zähflüssigkeit