nonviscid
9.9
A liquid that flows easily and is not thick like honey
- adjective
- /nɒnˈvɪsɪd/
- Specialized
:
no viscoso
- Oil is typically nonviscid compared to honey or syrup.
Examples
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The nonviscid fluid flowed smoothly through the pipes.
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To prevent clogging, a nonviscid substance is often preferred in laboratory apparatus.
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The solution remained nonviscid even after hours of thickening attempts.
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This is nonviscid!
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Oil is typically nonviscid compared to honey or syrup.
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The solution remained nonviscid even after hours of thickening attempts.
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A nonviscid substance is often preferred in laboratory apparatus to prevent clogging.
Synonyms
nonglutinous
vsnonviscid
8.0
Not sticky like glue
is a technical term stressing lack of viscosity in the substance
non-sticky
vsnonviscid
2.8
Does not stay on surfaces and comes off easily
focuses on physical texture and absence of viscosity
nonadhesive
vsnonviscid
6.5
Does not stick to skin or other surfaces
highlights texture and missing viscosity rather than adhesive ability
Antonyms
How Viscous
Surface Forms
nonviscid positive
Morphology
Etymology
Nonviscid breaks into non- meaning 'not' and viscid meaning 'sticky', and it is like the common word viscous. So, nonviscid means 'not sticky' or not thick, which is why we use it for liquids like oil.