1. the quality or state of being viscous; thickness and stickiness of a fluid
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The viscidity of honey makes it pour slowly from the jar.
• Scientists measured the viscidity of the oil at different temperatures.
• The paint’s viscidity was perfect for creating textured brush strokes.
• High viscidity in the syrup prevented it from mixing easily with water.
• The viscidity of the glue increased as it began to set.
• Motor oil loses its viscidity when heated to high temperatures.