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adj. - Having the sticky properties of an adhesive; Having a relatively high resistance to flow.

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Usage examples (39)
  • The bubbles then rest within a viscous fluid encased in a tough, flexible membrane.
  • He can't understand the word viscous in viscous turd.
  • The baba ghanouj was actually tasty but overly pureed so it slid through my fork in viscous dribbles.
  • As unappealing as such things are to me, it's more ... a fear of being choked, of drowing in viscous substances.
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