vɪsˈkɔsɪtɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1
the quality or
degree of
being viscous. 2
Physics a (of a fluid)
internal friction, the
resistance to
flow. b a
quantity expressing
this. ødynamic viscosity a quantity measuring the force needed to
overcome internal friction. kinematic viscosity a quantity measuring the
dynamic viscosity
per unit density. øøviscosimeter n. [ME f. OF viscosit÷ or med.L viscositas (as VISCOUS)]