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viscous

UK/'viskәs/US
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Definitions

adj.

Having a thick, sticky consistency that flows slowly; not easily poured.

黏稠的,黏性的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
viscroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=viscous

Common Collocations

  • 1.viscous liquid粘稠液体
  • 2.viscous fluid黏性流体
  • 3.viscous substance粘稠物质

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Viscous lava flows slowly down the mountain during volcanic eruptions.

  • 2.

    The viscous coating protected the metal from rust and corrosion.

  • 3.

    A viscous liquid requires more force to push through a small opening.

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