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viscous

[vis-kuhs] / ˈvɪs kəs /


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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

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

I stuttered and gripped hard at some fresh croton leaves, pulling them off, watching the viscous liquid drip from their stalks.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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