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viscous

[vis-kuhs] / ˈvɪs kəs /


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The delicacy infused with beneficial bacteria remains a traditional Japanese breakfast staple, but their pungent aroma, viscous texture and yeasty taste divide even their homeland.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

The thought is that donating blood reduces iron levels and makes the blood less viscous; thicker blood is associated with a higher risk of blood clots and heart attacks.

From Slate May 9, 2026

"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

American fuel makers are snapping up the rising supplies of Venezuela’s heavy, viscous oil that their refineries were designed to process.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

The clay was shoveled into one of the pits and water mixed in to form a thick viscous mud.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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