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viscous

[vis-kuhs] / ˈvɪs kəs /


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"It will also be interesting to see how this finding may be applied to assist fiber spinning and other applications that use viscous liquids."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

A resurgence of Venezuela's industry could pose problems for Canada, which produces similarly viscous oil and exports much of it to the US, but analysts reckon the risk is minor.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Under that scenario, the corresponding price tag on the heavy, viscous crude pumped in Venezuela would be in the high-$30s range.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

“This is my witches’ brew,” she said laughing as she stirred the viscous inky liquid inside the bucket.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The rocks are viscous, but only in the same way that glass is.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson