viscidity

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It is a question, apparently, of removing a few atoms of dust or else some traces of viscidity that remain from the evil contact with the snail.

From The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander

P. and s. quite glabrous, with yellow viscidity, shining when dry; flesh yellowish white. illibatus, Fr.

From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George

These seeds are recommended as a carminative, in flatulent colics proceeding from a cold cause or a viscidity of the juices.

From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William

If strength, elasticity, clearness, and perfect freedom from viscidity, be tests of excellence, then this product may be considered as equal to any other. 

From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by Griffith, William

This honey-dew must not be confounded with the normal viscidity of certain insectivorous plants—e.g.

From Disease in Plants by Ward, H. Marshall