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glutinosity

glutinosity

9.9
A sticky, jelly-like state like thick syrup
  • noun
  • /ɡluːtɪˈnɑːsɪti/
translation icon : glutinocidad
  • The dessert's unique glutinosity gave it an appealing, chewy texture.

Examples

  • The glutinosity of the mixture made it difficult to pour from the bowl.

  • The glutinosity of the syrup made it difficult to pour.

  • Scientists measured the glutinosity of the newly synthesized gel for potential industrial uses.

  • You can feel the glutinosity in the mixture.

  • The glutinosity of the syrup made it perfect for coating the pancakes.

  • The glutinosity of the gel allowed it to adhere well to surfaces when applied.

  • In culinary applications, the glutinosity of certain sauces enhances their ability to cling to pasta.

Synonyms

glutinousness
vsglutinosity
9.1

The state of being sticky and thick so things cling together

is identical in meaning but functions as an alternate form
gelatinousness
vsglutinosity
9.3

A jelly-like texture that is soft and a little sticky

focuses on jelly like texture rather than general stickiness
viscidity
vsglutinosity
9.9

A thick, sticky quality like that of honey or glue

emphasizes both stickiness and jelly like viscosity instead of cohesion

Antonyms

dryness
8 1.0

Lack of water or wetness in something

fluidity
2 4.6

How easily a substance flows like a liquid

How Sticky

glutinosity
9.9
stickiness
2 3.9
tackiness
4.2

Surface Forms

glutinosity singular
glutinosities plural

Morphology

glutinosity = glutinous (transparent) = glutin + ous + ity

A regular nominalization of the adjective 'glutinous' to indicate the quality of being sticky; there is a minor spelling alternation (ous -> osity) but the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Glutinosity comes from the Latin word gluten, meaning 'glue', and is related to the familiar words glue and gluten, so you can imagine the heavy, sticky feel of glue or dough. So glutinosity means the quality of being 'sticky' or jelly-like.