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nonviscid

nonviscid

9.9
A liquid that flows easily and is not thick like honey
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈvɪsɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no viscoso
  • Oil is typically nonviscid compared to honey or syrup.

Examples

  • The nonviscid fluid flowed smoothly through the pipes.

  • To prevent clogging, a nonviscid substance is often preferred in laboratory apparatus.

  • The solution remained nonviscid even after hours of thickening attempts.

  • This is nonviscid!

  • Oil is typically nonviscid compared to honey or syrup.

  • The solution remained nonviscid even after hours of thickening attempts.

  • 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

1 9.9

Thick and sticky like glue or syrup

How Viscous

syrupy
3 3.5
viscous
11 6.1
nonviscid
  • Specialized
9.9
runny
34 1.0

Surface Forms

nonviscid positive

Morphology

nonviscid = viscid (transparent) = non + viscid

The prefix 'non-' clearly negates the meaning of 'viscid', making the meaning of 'nonviscid' straightforward.

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.