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Vocabulary Term Details

Viscosity

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viscosity)

The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its resistance to gradual deformation by shear stress or tensile stress. For liquids, it corresponds to the informal notion of "thickness". For example, honey has a higher viscosity than water. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Rheological properties
N/AStickiness
Viscoelasticity

This term is used for the following terms: 
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Approved Date
23-Oct-2013

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